our policy recommendations

While INC-5.1 in Busan, Republic of Korea, did not lead to the adoption of a final treaty text, there were strong signs of progress. Governments showed increasing alignment and agreed to maintain momentum by resuming negotiations at INC-5.2, which will take place in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.

Despite tireless efforts by the INC Chair and government negotiators to finalise a global plastics treaty, it will not be agreed in Busan, as planned. We are encouraged by the increased alignment amongst over 100 countries on critical elements.

With only hours left for negotiations, governments must make a choice.

Representatives from the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty will attend as registered observers the fifth and final planned meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, between 25 November and 1 December 2024.

With limited time left for negotiations, reaching an agreement on everything at INC-5 may be challenging, so we have developed this Roadmap towards an effective Global Plastics Treaty that is fit for purpose.

The transitions within business to meet the global rules we are calling for are already well underway. Watch our latest video series for some examples.

We welcome and support the efforts of the INC Chair to facilitate further discussions amongst governments following the publication of the 3rd iteration of his ‘Non Paper’.

Global CEOs call on governments to agree on an ambitious and actionable treaty to end plastic pollution.

The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, have signed the ‘Bridge to Busan Declaration on Primary Plastic Polymers’ to stress the importance of and the need for an international legally binding instrument that addresses the full life-cycle of plastics.

All governments agree that the plastic pollution challenge is a matter of urgency. We strongly encourage UN Member States to work towards concrete outcomes at INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea, in November 2024.

Read our statement on the outcome of the fourth round of negotiations that took place in April 2024 in Ottawa, Canada.

There is unprecedented agreement across the plastics value chain on a number of realistic and achievable globally binding rules, which can and should underpin an effective treaty, while enabling a just transition for all people involved in the plastics value chain.

Financial institutions are invited to sign the Finance Statement on Plastic Pollution to call on governments for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty.

‍The Policy Working Group has developed these five policy briefings to inform and support the ongoing discussions on the technical aspects of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.

We took part in the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi.

The journey towards developing an ambitious, effective and legally binding Global Plastics Treaty.

The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi from 11 to 19 November 2023. 

Explore our comprehensive assessment on the ‘Zero Draft’ for a Global Plastics Treaty

Explore our recommendations on the elements not discussed at INC-2 and potential areas for inter-sessional work

To support our joint vision and desired outcomes in the treaty negotiations, we have developed these policy recommendations for the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-2).