Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN) Receives Agreement from the UK Government for Continuation of the UK National Treaty Dialogues on Plastic Pollution
This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.
- This multi-stakeholder engagement initiative, designed by OPLN in 2022, fosters cross-sector collaboration in shaping the UK's approach to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.
- The UK National Treaty Dialogues programme brings together key stakeholders from all facets of the plastics lifecycle, including upstream (plastic production), midstream (manufacturing, retail and distribution), downstream (waste management), environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGOs), and academia.
- Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
"The severe effects of plastic pollution continue to impact our wildlife, ocean and natural habitats across the world. - The UK National Treaty Dialogues for Plastic Pollution commenced with the first session on November 1st, 2022, ahead of INC-1 in Uruguay.