Hundreds of citizens and civil society organisations from across the world gathered at Place des Nations in Geneva, a day before the second part of the final round of negotiations for a Global #PlasticsTreaty starts to demand an ambitious and legally binding treaty that puts people and the planet before polluters. 

Protesters wore yellow , red , and orange  to symbolise the urgency of the crisis and the danger posed by the unchecked production of plastic, which is made using #fossilfuels. 

 We need a #PlasticsTreaty that can deliver meaningful impact to protect the environment, biodiversity, human health, and human rights.

Swipe to learn the 10 priorities for a successful Plastics Treaty.

#BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC52 #PlasticPollution

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 What’s the latest on the #PlasticsTreaty?

 Here's a quick rundown from the negotiations so far:

 Limited space for Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities

 Delays caused by oil-producing countries

 The majority of nations reaffirm their commitment to a strong treaty

 Negotiations ended without agreement

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