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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 subgroups
April 24, 2024
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Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?
Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?
Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support …
April 25, 2024
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Global plastic profiles: How is the Global North helping the South tackle plastic pollution?
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 …
April 25, 2024
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Global plastic profiles: How well are countries tracking and monitoring the plastic supply chain?
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 …
April 25, 2024
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Global plastic profiles: Where do countries stand on a ‘just transition’ for the plastic industry?
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 …
April 25, 2024
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DTE Coverage: Run-up to Ottawa

DTE Coverage: Run-up to Ottawa

April 23, 2024
As countries meet in Canadian capital to decide on a global plastic treaty, Down To Earth …
Environment
DTE Coverage of UNEA-6

DTE Coverage of UNEA-6

March 04, 2024
The event ended on March 1, 2024 with delegates expressing optimism that firm action on …
Waste
DTE Coverage: INC-3 meeting in Nairobi

DTE Coverage: INC-3 meeting in Nairobi

November 23, 2023
Meeting to formulate a global treaty against plastic pollution is a half step forward

Blogs

Aditya Kakodkar
Aditya Kakodkar

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

West Africa’s fashion designers are world leaders when it comes to producing sustainable clothes
Tribhuwan Singh Bisht
Tribhuwan Singh Bisht

Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to cardiovascular health

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World Earth Day 2024: Urgent need to stop marine plastic pollution

On World Earth Day, join for an urgent call to halt marine plastic pollution