Towards a Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution

May 24, 2022
17:30–18:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

With 175 governments endorsing a United Nations resolution for a legally binding treaty, the world is set for a landmark global agreement by 2024 to address the full life cycle of plastic products and tackle the plastic pollution crisis. What will it take to collectively craft a meaningful, timely and effective global treaty? This is a livestreamed session.

Speakers

JA
Joshua Amponsem
Founder
Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
JC
Jessica Cheam
Managing Director
Eco-Business
ML
Marco Lambertini
Special Envoy
WWF International

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