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”,…

Global plastic profiles: What do countries feel about promotion and adoption of non-plastic substitutes?

Ensuring the performance, safety and scalability of non-plastic alternatives remains essential for their widespread adoption and successful …

Global plastic profiles: What are country stances on alternative plastics?

While alternative plastics play a role in addressing the plastic problem, their widespread adoption may necessitate investment in waste …

Global plastic profiles: How do nations view use of recycled plastic content?

In ongoing talks to combat plastic pollution, the use of recycled plastic content represents a proactive strategy to mitigate environmental …

Global plastic profiles: CSE groups nations on the 5 Rs. What are they?

The principles of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Repair, Refurbish’ foster a shift away from single-use plastics towards a more …

Global plastic profiles: Here is how CSE grouped countries on product design and performance

Addressing product design and performance is critical for transitioning away from plastic pollution

Global plastic profiles: India has a single-use plastic problem. What about other countries?

In the negotiations to end plastic pollution, addressing problematic and avoidable plastic products, particularly single-use items, is a top …

Climate tech: Zimbabwean scientist turns carbon dioxide into methanol to minimise emissions

Making energy materials like formic acid, methanol from carbon dioxide released from factories can be important for emerging economies, says …

Europe fastest-warming continent, shows WMO 2023 report

European waters were the warmest on record in 2023

Warming planet may transform tundra ecosystems from carbon sinks to sources

Experiments show warming temperatures increased metabolic activity among plants and microbial soil

Run-up to Ottawa: We, who suffer most due to plastics, must not be overlooked in talks, say indigenous peoples

Activists want negotiators to focus on a human rights-based approach as they deliberate on a plastics treaty; this includes centering knowledge, …

Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks

Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all &…

Simply Put: Earth Day 2024

Earth Day 2024 is rightly themed to indicate conflict between our blue planet & the plastic waste monster we have created

Plastic turns into a problem as soon as its disposal is improper and it enters a highly dynamic environment such as the sea

Run-up to Ottawa: Report says 86% of Indians want reduction in plastic production

While a global call for action was evident, the intensity of support varied significantly between Global North & South

Global plastic profiles: How are nations addressing safety concerns regarding ‘chemicals and polymers of concern’?

By focusing on chemicals and polymers of concern, negotiations for a future instrument to end plastic pollution aim to safeguard ecosystems and …

Global plastic profiles: Here is how countries fare on primary polymers

CSE report groups nations on the basis of laws regarding regulation of what are building blocks of most plastic items, negotiations regarding …

Plastic, the forever pollutant

From production to usage to disposal, it is a threat to those who come in its contact 

Climate change, disruptions in supply chain due to geopolitical tensions threatening global economic growth: UNCTAD

Slower economic growth for third consecutive year; India’s growth expected to be marginally lower than 2023

Spring is vanishing as Earth is warming. How can we save it?

By controlling temperature rise, we can prevent natural disasters and preserve seasonal cycles  

Climate, developmental goals can push 47 emerging markets & developing economies to insolvency by 2028

IMF and World Bank debt analyses grossly underestimate sustainability problems, finds new report

Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine

Men5CV recommended by WHO offers protection against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria in a single shot