Chair’s Text | 1st December 2024
The “Chair’s Text” from the fifth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) represents a significant step forward in the global effort to address plastic pollution. This document provides a foundational framework to guide ongoing negotiations for a legally binding plastics treaty.
With input from over 170 countries, the Chair’s Text outlines critical pathways to tackle the full lifecycle of plastics—from production to disposal—and paves the way for INC-5.2 in 2025.
Download the Chair’s Text here to stay informed about this pivotal moment in environmental policy.
