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 fifth round of negotiations (INC-5) took place in Busan, South Korea from the 25th of November to the 1st of December 2024.
INC-5 Outcome Statement
Despite the determined efforts of the Chair and government representatives, countries did not reach a final agreement at the fifth round of negotiations (INC-5) for a global plastics treaty, which closed on the 1st of December in Busan, South Korea.
“The clock is now ticking for governments to make a decisive choice at the next negotiating session in 2025. It’s encouraging to see such a strong majority of countries supporting global rules across the plastics lifecycle.
“We urge them to hold on to their ambition and agree to an impactful treaty that sets the global rules that business needs to unlock solutions at scale to end plastic pollution.” - Rob Opsomer, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Executive Lead on Plastics & Finance
