Negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution continue in Nairobi from 13th November

The negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution continue with the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) from the 13th - 19th November 2023, at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Released in September, the “zero draft” treaty text will be a key document to shape the upcoming negotiations. The text outlines potential elements of what could be included in a UN treaty to end plastic pollution. 

The Foundation believes the “zero draft” treaty text represents a solid starting point for governments to advance on substantial negotiations next week. However, the level of ambition should be further strengthened in several areas of the instrument.

Read our full perspective on the “zero draft” treaty text

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Ahead of the third round of negotiations, the Foundation provided input into the official process via pre-INC submissions:

• Elements not discussed at INC-2, which outlines the Foundation’s proposed scope and principles for a global plastics treaty. 

• Potential areas for intersessional work, which outlines six priority policy areas the Foundation suggests to the INC to consider as a priority for intersessional work. 

Find out more about the Foundation’s involvement in the negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution here.