In 2022, world governments began negotiating a UN Global Plastics Treaty to end plastic pollution. After five rounds of talks, we are in the final stretch towards securing a Treaty to protect people and the planet from plastic. But the fossil fuel industry and a handful of oil producing countries want to weaken the agreement.
Canada joined over 100 countries that signed a declaration in support of a meaningful agreement, rejecting a toothless deal. Now, we must keep up the momentum. Sign the petition to ask the Canadian government to stay committed and help secure an ambitious Plastics Treaty that addresses the harms of plastic across its lifecycle.
Plastic pollution is everywhere, even in our bodies. It starts polluting the moment it's created, threatening wildlife, ecosystems, the climate, and human health. [1, 2] We need a solution that matches the scale of the problem and a global treaty on plastics can be that solution.
A strong Global Plastics Treaty must:
- Cut plastic production and use
- End single use plastics and harmful chemicals
- Take a human rights based approach and centre Indigenous Rights and knowledge
- Ensure equitable and transparent financing
- Set global reuse and refill targets, and accelerate a just and inclusive transition to a zero-waste future.
Together, let’s make this a reality. Ask the Canadian government to help end the age of plastic by supporting a strong Global Plastics Treaty!
[1] https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastic-pollution
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