One hot day in June

India woke up to a phone call

"The ice"

That's what Antarctica is called

Taking the US to democracy

ACCORDS SIGNED

India granted 'observer' status in Arctic Council

Public health over profits

Can green mean free?

220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be created in 2024: EA Earth Action

Just 12 countries are responsible for 60% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste, the top five being China, USA, India, Brazil, and …

Whales and dolphins now have legal personhood in the Pacific — but one treaty won’t be enough to protect them

The treaty was formed by Pacific Indigenous leaders from Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Aotearoa (New Zealand) & Tonga

Plastic, the forever pollutant

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

Run-up to Ottawa: Plastic may contribute to aggressive cancer spread, warns leading cancer scientist

New research comes ahead of INC-4 negotiations in Canada over Global Plastics Treaty

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 …

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 stances on various facets of plastic pollution

As the fourth round of talks begin in Ottawa for a global plastic treaty, CSE analyses positions taken by various countries on plastics

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

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, …

Simply Put: Earth Day 2024

Global plastic profiles: How do countries intend to tackle existing plastic pollution?

Addressing existing plastic pollution requires a multifaceted approach involving international cooperation, preventive measures, cleanup …

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 …