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Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 17, on information exchange, enjoys general support in principle

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Summary Article 17 of the Global Plastic Profiles 2025 emphasizes the importance of information exchange in tackling plastic pollution. While there is widespread support for this... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 18 focuses on fostering public understanding, stakeholder engagement and scientific progress for effective implementation of Treaty

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Summary The global plastic treaty discussions highlight the need for public understanding, stakeholder engagement, and scientific progress. While states agree on the importance o... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 19 addresses health impacts of plastic pollution

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Summary The global plastics treaty negotiations are grappling with how to address health impacts of plastic pollution. Countries are divided between embedding health language thr... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 20 establishes the COP as the central governing body of the Treaty

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Summary The Conference of the Parties (COP) is central to the global plastics treaty, tasked with implementation review and international coordination. While its necessity is agr... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 13, on implementation and compliance, has sparked debate

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 13 of the Global Plastics Treaty draft proposes a compliance mechanism, sparking debate among member states. While many support a transparent, inclusive committee... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 16 outlines assessing how well the Treaty achieves its objectives over time

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 16 of the Global Plastic Profiles 2025 treaty outlines a framework for periodic evaluations led by the Conference of the Parties. Countries like Malawi and Ghana ... Read More


Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 15 outlines how Parties will report their efforts to implement the Treaty

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 15 of the plastics treaty emphasizes the importance of reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. While many countries support the idea, th... Read More


Global Plastic Profile 2025: Article 14, on national plans, is contentious among countries

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 14 of the draft plastics treaty emphasizes the creation of national plans to implement treaty objectives, but countries are divided on whether these should be mand... Read More