What to Know About the UN Resolution that Paves the Way for a Binding Global Plastics Treaty
Historic Progress Toward Ending Plastic Pollution
During the United Nations Environment Assembly, the UN passed a resolution paving the way for a global binding treaty against plastic pollution
What is it?
The Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a resolution to “End Plastic Pollution” and forge an international legally binding agreement (known as a treaty) by 2024. (Source: United Nations Environment Program, unep.org)