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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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The #PlasticsTreaty must include binding targets to #ReducePlasticProduction. Phasing out plastic is key to ending pollution, meeting climate goals, and protecting our right to a healthy planet. Call for bold action now.

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Our planet's natural resources are being used faster than Earth can replenish them. With the global population expected to reach 9 billion by 2037, conserving nature is not a choice; it is a necessity. Let us act now to protect what sustains us. #WorldNatureConservationDay

The #PlasticsTreaty must ensure a just transition for waste pickers, Indigenous Peoples, and frontline communities. Support, rights, and full participation are non-negotiable. Call for a treaty that leaves no one behind.

The #PlasticsTreaty must eliminate toxic chemicals across the plastics lifecycle. Ban harmful groups, prevent toxic substitutes, and act on science to protect health and biodiversity. Call for a toxics-free future.