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Are current global policies enough to rid the world of its plastic crisis? How far are our governments from implementing immediate and long-term solutions to sustainably managing plastic waste?
Learn about the updated global landscape of plastics policy on the subnational, national, and international levels as UNDP ocean innovator Duke University, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions launches the inaugural State of Plastics Policy Report.
In time for the 5th session of the UNEA, Duke University’s updated report highlights key trends and gaps in government approaches to plastic pollution, including initial observations on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected development and implementation of policies intended to address plastic pollution. The report provides details on which plastic types are and are not being targeted and the types of instruments governments are commonly using. It comes as global policymakers convene during UNEA 5.2 to set an agenda for the development of a global plastics treaty and consider the capacity that each member state has to implement comprehensive plastics policy.
Presenters will walk participants through the various resources that are available on the Global Plastics Policy Inventory including the 20 Years Report, ten country case studies, and a methods brief for replicating policy research in specific countries.
To conclude the presentation, Duke University will discuss their next steps for research and how they hope these can support stakeholders of plastic pollution solutions.
Remaining time will be dedicated to addressing questions from the audience.
