CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Member states agree to intersessional work

Ahead of G7 summit in Italy, France flags unsustainable levels reached by plastic pollution   

Indian Ocean is heating up much faster than we think, at a rate of 1.7-3.8°C per century

Future increase in heat content equivalent to adding energy of one Hiroshima atomic bomb detonation every second, all day, every day, for a decade

CSE-DTE at Ottawa: As talks progress, ‘North Stars’ bring hope for a Global Plastic Treaty

Rwanda & Peru’s conference room paper on primary plastics and Norway’s  proposal on chemicals of concern offer guidance on …

Watch: How the global food crisis is unfolding, with 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action

Children and women most affected; conflict & extreme weather events biggest driver of food insecurity

High-level event on AMR emphasises prevention approaches to tackle pipeline, access crisis for antibiotics & diagnostics

Global coordination necessary to develop new and affordable diagnostic testing, vaccines and antimicrobial alternatives, says Sunita Narain

‘Restoring tree cover may lead to global warming but only in some places’

Forest restoration scientist Susan Cook-Patton on albedo change due to restoring tree cover and ideal places for climate-positive reforestation 

DTE Coverage: Plastic’s toxic trail

A 5-part series that looks at health impacts across the life cycle of plastic

Key takeaways from the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2024

The two Bretton Woods Institutions need to build momentum to deliver money for climate finance

Plastic’s toxic trail: What are other countries doing about chemicals used in these polymers?

The need right now is to simplify plastics towards safety and sustainability through policies promoting the use of fewer and safer chemicals

Plastic’s toxic trail: These polymers’ usage and disposal have their own set of dangers

Plastics not only pollute and affect human health during the production phase, but continue to do so during the usage phase, as well as through …

CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Where does India stand in the global plastic treaty talks? An explainer

New Delhi’s position is largely unchanged from INC-3 in Nairobi, although it has introduced some new arguments; it is also trying to …

Plastic’s toxic trail: The curious case of India’s petrochemical refineries

India’s legislations do not mandate it to create a baseline health assessment of the population before setting up factories with the …

Contributo di accesso: Venice, sinking Queen of the Adriatic, will prevent ‘overtourism’ by charging you €5 to enter

The access fee is an experiment promoted by the Municipality of Venice, with the purpose of regulating the tourist flows in the historic centre, …

Global plastic profiles: How is the Global North helping the South tackle plastic pollution?

Capacity-building, technical assistance and technology transfer to poor countries aims to advance a resilient and sustainable approach to plastic …

Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?

Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support implementation efforts in developing countries

Global plastic profiles: How well are countries tracking and monitoring the plastic supply chain?

To ensure effective management and regulation, Parties are required to monitor and track the production, imports and exports of chemicals and …

Global plastic profiles: Where do countries stand on a ‘just transition’ for the plastic industry?

A just transition approach prioritises addressing social and economic impacts associated with transitioning by providing support to affected …

Simply Put: Plastic is forever

CSE-DTE at Ottawa: INC-4 kicks off in Canadian capital

The initial day of negotiations was uneventful, with member states participating in contact group discussions and working to organise tasks for …

Northern permafrost region on track to become carbon source instead of sink due to global warming

Increasing temperatures thawing permafrost, exposing substantial quantities of organic carbon and atmospheric release of greenhouse gases

Global plastic profiles: How do countries intend to tackle existing plastic pollution?

Addressing existing plastic pollution requires a multifaceted approach involving international cooperation, preventive measures, cleanup …

Global plastic profiles: What are the issues within global trade in plastics?

Trade policies and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the movement of plastics and plastic waste across borders

Global plastic profiles: Have countries found common ground on effective waste management?

Collaborative efforts involving governments, local authorities, industry and civil society are crucial in developing and implementing integrated …

Global plastic profiles: Do countries agree on emissions and releases of plastics across their life cycles?

China and Iran do not agree that plastics pollute during their production, manufacturing and distribution phase. Both countries have suggested a …

Global plastic profiles: What is the status of Extended Producer Responsibility globally?

There is no consensus on a harmonised global EPR; EU is the only region to propose an EPR to incentivise “plastic reduction and reuse”,…