Nairobi INC-3: A job half-done?

Intergovernmental meet to devise a global instrument to end plastic pollution results in a draft for more discussions 

DTE Coverage: INC-3 meeting in Nairobi

Meeting to formulate a global treaty against plastic pollution is a half step forward

Plastic-free planet: Like-minded group of countries demand changes to zero draft

First day did not progress to contact group discussions

Plastic-free planet: Third session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee begins in Nairobi

Global Coalition for Plastics Sustainability announced; India submits pre-meeting written statement for first time  

Plastic pellets on the beaches of Maharashtra: Should we be worried?

International Maritime Organization should classify plastic pellets as environmentally hazardous due to the chemicals that are added to them and …

Did Delhi’s poor waste management add to severity of floods?

Solid waste collection is not regular and consistent in many areas

Plastic-free planet: Members struggle to reach consensus on rules of procedure

INC-2 decides Open-Ended Working Group; may delay negotiations

India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban

Several items that fall within Centre's definition of single-use plastic not included

United Nations Environment Assembly 5.2: Five aspects of plastic pollution that needs focus

The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Is India‘s draft resolution to tackle plastic pollution practical

India’s framework proposed a voluntary approach rather than a legally-binding one

Draft extended producer responsibility policy: How gaps in achieving fundamental goals can be closed

The draft incorporates important objectives but leaves out some fundamental ones

Zero draft of global plastic pollution treaty: What are the hits & misses

Negotiating and agreeing upon a strong, legally binding instrument seems difficult, as many members’ priority lies in economic interests …

Delay tactics: Outcomes of Paris plastic meet 2023 were far from expectations; here is why

Slow progress on treaty to end global plastic pollution as countries hold up negotiations with procedural objections

DTE Reportage: World meets in Paris to discuss an end to plastic pollution

Member states have urged the preparation of a zero draft which will be up for negotiations at the next round in Nairobi, Kenya

Plastic-free planet: Paris meet ends after severe delays, with proposal for zero draft text

Member states have urged the INC secretariat to prepare a zero draft which will be up for negotiations at INC-3 in Nairobi, Kenya

Plastic-free planet: Discussions on elements finally begin at Day 3 of Paris meet

After a delay of close to 2 days, pulled off by the ‘no ambition coalition’, discussions on objectives, core obligations and …

Plastic-free planet: ‘No ambition coalition’ hijacks Paris meet on Day 2

Oil, gas and polymer producing countries were successful in severely delaying discussions on substance

प्लास्टिक मुक्त दुनिया: पेरिस बैठक के पहले दिन राजनीति में अटका पेंच, धीमी रही प्रगति

प्रतिनिधियों के चुनाव पर आम सहमति न बन पाने के कारण अब ड्…

Plastic-free planet: Geopolitics slows progress on Day 1 of Paris meet

No consensus on election of representatives left little time to discuss draft rules 

Plastic-free planet: Negotiations on Global Plastics Treaty underway, the story so far

This meeting is the international community’s chance set the stage for negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution

Plastic-free planet: What CSE expects from Global Plastic Treaty negotiations — the issues & politics

Second session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution is being held in Paris, France from May 29-June 2, 2023

Plastic-free planet: Evolution of Global Plastics Treaty

UNEP gathered in Paris ahead of the INC-2 that can set the stage for negotiatons on the treaty

डाउन टू अर्थ खास: प्लास्टिक मिक्स कपड़े पहन रहे हैं आप, जवाबदेही तक तय नहीं

एक ओर प्लास्टिक से मुक्ति चाहते हैं तो दूसरी ओर हम अनजान�…

वैश्विक प्लास्टिक समझौता: कहीं ढोंग तो नहीं कर रहे हैं ज्यादातर देश

प्रस्तावित वैश्विक प्लास्टिक समझौते पर पहले दौर की वार�…

GOBAR-Dhan: CSE’s roadmap can address the challenges faced by Bio-CNG in India

CSE worked closely with the Ministry of Jal Shakti & identified the opportunities that can be tapped to realise the potential of organic …