In this episode will unpack what was agreed at INC-2, look at the roadmap ahead, and give an insight into the upcoming PlasticsFuture 2023 conference.
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How close are we to seeing a global plastics treaty?
Last week countries gathered for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to bring them a step closer to signing a legally-binding agreement to end plastic pollution.
Professor Steve Fletcher and Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre were at INC-2 in Paris, presenting the centre’s findings and research.
Today’s Life Solved episode will unpack what was agreed, look at the roadmap ahead, and give an insight into the upcoming PlasticsFuture 2023 conference.
USEFUL LINKS
Professor Steve Fletcher: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/steve-fletcher
Antaya March: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/antaya-march
Revolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues
PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023/plasticsfuture-2023-conference-programme
Global Plastics Police Centre: https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/
DEFRA: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
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