This is part of a collection of the Foundation's statements on each round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution.
The fourth round of negotiations (INC-4) took place in Ottawa, Canada from the 23rd to the 29th April 2024.
INC-4 Outcome Statement
Following the conclusion of INC-4, the Foundation urges delegates to maintainmaintainKeep a product in its existing state of quality, functionally and/or cosmetically, to guard against failure or decline. It is a practice that retains the highest value of a product by extending its use period. ambition as time runs out for an agreement on a treaty to end plastic pollution.
Rob Opsomer, Executive Lead of Plastics and Finance at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, said: “With time running out to negotiate the treaty before the final round of talks in the Republic of Korea this November, we urge the delegations to redouble their efforts in progressing the relevant discussions intersessionally and to keep the ambition high in order to secure a strong treaty outcome at INC-5.
“We remain committed to supporting the negotiations by sharing our insights and expertise and continuing to champion this once-in-a-generation opportunity for a UN treaty based on legally binding global rules and a comprehensive circular economy approach."
