Fight against AMR: UN calls for global cooperation & agreement on pandemic treaty
Multi-sectoral cooperation, technology, innovation, research needed to tackle AMR, says Amina Mohammed
DTE Coverage: Ottawa talks as they happened
Read our reportage of the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Ottawa, Canada
DTE Coverage: How dangerous are microplastics?
A 3-part series which looks at the health impacts of microplastics
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Member states agree to intersessional work
Ahead of G7 summit in Italy, France flags unsustainable levels reached by plastic pollution
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Poor progress at INC-4 as it fails to address the elephant in the room
Many provisions of substantive elements do not make it to textual negotiations; like-minded groups dominate Closing Plenary
In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies
After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: As talks progress, ‘North Stars’ bring hope for a Global Plastic Treaty
Rwanda & Peru’s conference room paper on primary plastics and Norway’s proposal on chemicals of concern offer guidance on …
DTE Coverage: Plastic’s toxic trail
A 5-part series that looks at health impacts across the life cycle of plastic
Plastic’s toxic trail: What are other countries doing about chemicals used in these polymers?
The need right now is to simplify plastics towards safety and sustainability through policies promoting the use of fewer and safer chemicals
Plastic’s toxic trail: These polymers’ usage and disposal have their own set of dangers
Plastics not only pollute and affect human health during the production phase, but continue to do so during the usage phase, as well as through …
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Where does India stand in the global plastic treaty talks? An explainer
New Delhi’s position is largely unchanged from INC-3 in Nairobi, although it has introduced some new arguments; it is also trying to …
Plastic’s toxic trail: The curious case of India’s petrochemical refineries
India’s legislations do not mandate it to create a baseline health assessment of the population before setting up factories with the …
Plastic’s toxic trail: What are these polymers and what do they contain?
Between 2021 and 2024, the number of chemicals reported to be used by the plastic industry has gone up from around 10,000 to 16,000
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 advance a resilient and sustainable approach to plastic …
Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?
Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support implementation efforts in developing countries
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 the production, imports and exports of chemicals and …
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 with transitioning by providing support to affected …
DTE Coverage: Global plastic profiles
A 17-part series that examines who stands where on various aspects of plastic pollution
Simply Put: Plastic is forever
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 …
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”,…