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Global Plastics Treaty

Spring '24 Newsletter
July 31, 2024

Turning the Tide Newsletter – Spring 2024

Global Plastics Treaty

Plastics Campaign Manager, Cip Hamilton, attended the fourth round of negotiations for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty.

Plastic pollution is a global crisis for nature that urgently needs a global response.

Thanks to your support, AMCS advocated for our oceans at the fourth round of global plastics treaty negotiations, held in Ottawa, Canada in April 2024.

As negotiations progress, the need to push back against the growing presence of fossil fuel and chemical companies is becoming more urgent.

In good news – Australia recognises that the full lifecycle of plastics needs to be addressed to end plastic pollution.

Significant work is still required to finalise the treaty text. With your support, AMCS will continue to push for a strong treaty to end plastic pollution.

Global Plastics Treaty

The global plastics treaty will be a legally binding agreement.

It is a unique opportunity for urgent worldwide action to end plsatic pollution.

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