We have a mandate to turn the tide on the plastics crisis
At the fifth UN Environment Assembly on March 2, 2022, member states agreed to start negotiations on a global plastics treaty that will:
Be legally binding
We develop programs for stakeholders, that need to be legally binding
From source to sea
Consider the full life-cycle of plastics, “from source to sea”
Promote sustainable production
Promote sustainable production of plastics, including improved waste management and greater resource efficiency
Promote recycling
Promote sustainable design so that products and materials can be reused, remanufactured, and recycled
Potential Risk to Human's Health
Acknowledge plastic’s potential risk to human health
Recognize Informal Waste Sector
Recognize the role of waste pickers and informal workers in solving the plastics crisis
We have a mandate to turn the tide on the plastics crisis
At the fifth UN Environment Assembly on March 2, 2022, member states agreed to start negotiations on a global plastics treaty that will:
Be legally binding
We develop programs for stakeholders, that need to be legally binding
From source to sea
Consider the full life-cycle of plastics, “from source to sea”
Promote sustainable production
Promote sustainable production of plastics, including improved waste management and greater resource efficiency
Promote recycling
Promote sustainable design so that products and materials can be reused, remanufactured, and recycled
Potential Risk to Human's Health
Acknowledge plastic’s potential risk to human health
Recognize Informal Waste Sector
Recognize the role of waste pickers and informal workers in solving the plastics crisis
Deep stakeholder engagement at the country level is required -
UNEA 5.2
2022
UNEA elected to start negotiations
The Conference of Plenipotentiaries
2025
The Draft is completed
- To facilite an inclusive and succesful treaty
Informed collaboration and inclusive dialogue is the only way to ensure this treaty works for all.
Every business from and organization will be impacted by this treaty. All voices must be heard.
Government
Government representatives inform local treaty implementation tailored to country’s unique needs and circumstances
Informal Waste Sector
15-20 million people across the world, working in the informal waste collection sector, are the last line of defense between plastic waste
Civil Society
NGOs and civil society groups see the global plastics treaty as a potential “Montreal Protocol for Plastics.”
Academia
Academics from a range of disciplines inform the treaty by providing the best available science, data, and practices with research-driven analysis
Waste Management
Waste management systems are a strategic part of the plastics ecosystem globally
Value Chain
Packaging companies, brands, FMCGs, and retailers enable plastic reduction across global supply chains
Government
Government representatives inform local treaty implementation tailored to country’s unique needs and circumstances
Informal Waste Sector
15-20 million people across the world, working in the informal waste collection sector, are the last line of defense between plastic waste
Civil Society
NGOs and civil society groups see the global plastics treaty as a potential “Montreal Protocol for Plastics.”
Academia
Academics from a range of disciplines inform the treaty by providing the best available science, data, and practices with research-driven analysis
Waste Management
Waste management systems are a strategic part of the plastics ecosystem globally
Value Chain
Packaging companies, brands, FMCGs, and retailers enable plastic reduction across global supply chains
Government
Government representatives inform local treaty implementation tailored to country’s unique needs and circumstances
Informal Waste Sector
15-20 million people across the world, working in the informal waste collection sector, are the last line of defense between plastic waste
Civil Society
NGOs and civil society groups see the global plastics treaty as a potential “Montreal Protocol for Plastics.”
Academia
Academics from a range of disciplines inform the treaty by providing the best available science, data, and practices with research-driven analysis
Global Treaty Dialogues
#For Plastics
Global Treaty Dialogues
#For Plastics
Working together with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Greenpeace, the Ocean Plastic Leadership Network launched the Global Plastics Treaty Dialogues (GPTD) in March 2021. This series of neutral convening engages an activist-to-industry network of stakeholders to build capacity for a global plastics treaty and its country-level implementation. By March 2022, the GPTDs have held 5 global and 10 national level convenings, connecting thousands of stakeholders across 40+ countries.
Our Targets
50
Countries
7 500
Stakeholders
52 500
Capacity Building Hours
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Plastics Journey
In the Ocean
Pounds per sq ml
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More than 5
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1 - 5
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0.5 - 0.9
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0.25 - 0.49
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0.01 - 0.24
In the Rivers
Thousands of tons per year
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30 +
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15 - 30
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1 - 14,9
Global Treaty Dialogues
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Target Countries
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Countries with Presence
Regions Highlights
Peter Thomson Addresses the Chile Dialogues
I commend all of you for coming together today for the Chile Country Dialogues to ensure that national action on plastics begins immediately. We cannot afford to wait until the end of the negotiation process to start having these important conversations.
Country Highlights
Pakistan 1
Malaysia 2
US 3
Chile 4
Ghana 5
Indonesia 6
UK 7
What Treaty stakeholders say about us
The Stewardship Council that will be formed out of this can even be elevated eventually as the National Negotiating Committee. Appreciate this initiative from OPLN. Never had this kind of discussion before… to share and really understand and make people understand.”
Demand is snowballing for commencing negotiations on a new global agreement to tackle marine plastic litter. That is why what you are doing as members, partners and guests of the OPLN is so vitally important
The inclusion of waste reclaimers in the treaty negotiation process is crucial to form an inclusive agreement. OPLN’s efforts to include these voices throughout the dialogues, bringing their perspectives to the forefront of these discussions have informed all stakeholders of waste reclaimers’ vital role in solving the plastic pollution crisis.
The Stewardship Council that will be formed out of this can even be elevated eventually as the National Negotiating Committee. Appreciate this initiative from OPLN. Never had this kind of discussion before… to share and really understand and make people understand.”
Demand is snowballing for commencing negotiations on a new global agreement to tackle marine plastic litter. That is why what you are doing as members, partners and guests of the OPLN is so vitally important
The inclusion of waste reclaimers in the treaty negotiation process is crucial to form an inclusive agreement. OPLN’s efforts to include these voices throughout the dialogues, bringing their perspectives to the forefront of these discussions have informed all stakeholders of waste reclaimers’ vital role in solving the plastic pollution crisis.
The Stewardship Council that will be formed out of this can even be elevated eventually as the National Negotiating Committee. Appreciate this initiative from OPLN. Never had this kind of discussion before… to share and really understand and make people understand.”
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Global Plastics Treaty 101
Global Plastics Treaty 101 is OPLN’s primer on the UN Resolution to End Plastic Pollution, signed by the United Nations Environmental Assembly in March 2022.
What you will learn with a 10 min time investment:
- Key considerations of the ongoing plastic treaty negotiations
- Insights into the process gained from different stakeholder positions
- Expected timeline
Stakeholders seeking a quick introduction to “the most important climate deal since the Paris Agreement”.
Activist-to-Industry Support
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Activist & NGO Partners
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Sector Leads
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Government Partner (UK focus)
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Supporting Partners
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Featuring Global Treaty Dialogues
There has also been a series of summits this year about a plastics treaty between activists and industry representatives, organized by The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, a 90-member group assisted by World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace that is working “not to achieve consensus, but understanding and hopefully new ideas and collaborations
Jodie Roussell: A multi-stakeholder view is absolutely critical to having good results, both during the negotiations so that Member States can be supported by the views of their stakeholders nationally, and afterwards to ensure that the national action plans are robust and can be effectively implemented. The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network is convening a series a multi-stakeholder dialogues around various countries around the world. Nestlé is participating at the national level and is hoping that more countries will choose to have their own national multi-stakeholder dialogues to facilitate this robust process.
Geneva Environment Network
Geneva Beat Plastic Pollution Dialogues, February 2, 2022
What we’re trying to do is get all the parties historically fighting each other to understand where everybody sits,” Ford says. “In a lot of cases, they might be closer than they think.
There has also been a series of summits this year about a plastics treaty between activists and industry representatives, organized by The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, a 90-member group assisted by World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace that is working “not to achieve consensus, but understanding and hopefully new ideas and collaborations
Jodie Roussell: A multi-stakeholder view is absolutely critical to having good results, both during the negotiations so that Member States can be supported by the views of their stakeholders nationally, and afterwards to ensure that the national action plans are robust and can be effectively implemented. The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network is convening a series a multi-stakeholder dialogues around various countries around the world. Nestlé is participating at the national level and is hoping that more countries will choose to have their own national multi-stakeholder dialogues to facilitate this robust process.
Geneva Environment Network
Geneva Beat Plastic Pollution Dialogues, February 2, 2022What we’re trying to do is get all the parties historically fighting each other to understand where everybody sits,” Ford says. “In a lot of cases, they might be closer than they think.
There has also been a series of summits this year about a plastics treaty between activists and industry representatives, organized by The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, a 90-member group assisted by World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace that is working “not to achieve consensus, but understanding and hopefully new ideas and collaborations