Governing Plastics Network

Updates and insights from the war against plastic in seven developing nations

A disappointing end to INC 5.2 in Geneva: What next for a negotiation on life support?

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August 16, 2025
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
With 24 hours to go, the committee has been clear: Ambition is not up for compromise and attempts by UNEP to deliver a treaty at any cost will not be tolerated

Posted on
August 14, 2025
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
Procedural purgatory, intransient positions and slow progress as INC 5.2 negotiations continue

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August 8, 2025
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
INC 5.2 stumbles off the line as early procedural challenges plague the first day of negotiations

Posted on
August 6, 2025
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
The final round of negotiations is about to resume in Geneva: Will governments deliver a global agreement to end plastic pollution?

Posted on
August 4, 2025
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
A new way forward: Pressure builds at INC-5

Posted on
November 29, 2024
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
After initial disagreement, countries agree on a path forward as INC-5 kicks off

Posted on
November 26, 2024
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
INC-4 concludes with late night crisis talks delivering a mandate for intersessional work but at a significant cost

Posted on
May 1, 2024
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
Early battle lines drawn but the afternoon brings progress as INC-4 kicks off

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April 24, 2024
Posted by
Matthew Peacock
Significant work still to be done, but the ‘Nairobi Spirit’ brings progress

Posted on
November 17, 2023
Posted by
Matthew Peacock

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