With several treaties and rules, organizations are trying to achieve their goals for a better and carbon free environment. Regarding the same Global Plastics Treaty to be backed by robust scientific evidence, said scientists’ coalition for an effective plastics treaty.

Just 4 days before the Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) begins in Ottawa, Canada from April 23 to 29, a letter from the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty has been published.

Points Discussed

  • To focus on the mandate, designation and development of a science body to set goals and assessment criteria.
  • It will help to incorporate strong conflict of interest policies.
  • This will help in an unbiased and evidence-based decision about the future of plastics.

The mandate was signed by 193 world leaders at the United Nations Environment Assembly in March 2022 a meeting. After that a merting was held to negotiate an international and legally enforceable global treaty. The Scientists’ Coalition includes over 350 independent scientists from 60+ nations and supports discussions based on extensive scientific data.

International experts urge the Global Plastics Treaty to be based on unbiased scientific data devoid of conflicts of interest. They emphasize the importance of a strong mandate and a dedicated science body to oversee goals and monitor success.

It is not just about plastic because the Climate Committee casts doubts on Scotland’s 2030 climate goals.

Concerns

  • Regarding the involvement of fossil fuel and chemical lobbyists during previous discussions with recent proposals to confine the treaty’s goals.
  • Improvement of recycling and waste management methods rather than reducing plastic production and use.
  • Global plastic pollution threatens the human right to a clean, safe environment and the rise of manufacturing rates.
  • Experts argue that the treaty must address the human and environmental health consequences of plastics.

Solutions

  • This time focus is not only on recycling and waste management.
  • They encourage negotiators to adopt and reinforce policies that limit the use polymers. They are one of the most dangerous and unsustainable plastic chemicals.
  • It is better to use the examples set by current multinational environmental agreements to set up an independent scientific body.
  • There should be a strong base for interest policy.
  • Regional and multi-stakeholders should represent the initiative, including indigenous knowledgeable persons.

Source: Global network of independent scientists publish response to end plastic pollution

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