Overview

• The Republic of Korea is hosting World Environment Day on June 5 under UNEP’s banner, uniting over 150 countries around the 'Beat Plastic Pollution' theme
• António Guterres called on nations to secure a robust, equitable treaty addressing the full life cycle of plastics
• Delegates will reconvene in Geneva from August 5–14 for the second part of the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee session on plastic pollution
• Host nation initiatives include Jeju Island’s pledge to eliminate plastic by 2040 and nationwide mandates on waste separation and recycling
• Global events—from policy workshops to local clean-up drives—are urging individuals to refuse single-use plastics and adopt sustainable habits