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 stress evidence-based assessments, while others, including Samoa and the Philippines, advocate for broader evaluation scopes.

Despite differing views, most parties agree on the importance of systematic evaluation for continuous improvement.

Article 16 sets the foundation for assessing how well the treaty achieves its objectives over time. It provides a framework for periodic evaluations led by the Conference of the Parties (COP), using scientific, technical and policy-relevant data. While the current draft is broadly aligned with the aim of...