OTTAWA — Greenpeace Canada activists and others 24 hours before the conclusion of negotiations on the Plastics Treaty at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4). hUn A banner hangs on the Mackenzie King Bridge, right next to the Shaw Center, where delegations from around the world gather. A 14-metre banner read: „People before polluters: Reduce plastic production now!“ And, following the release of analysis It has become clear that industry lobbies have a growing presence in negotiations.
“Governments around the world need to prepare within 24 hours for a successful plastics treaty or risk massive failure. If production cuts are taken off the table, Plastics will continue to accelerate climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and negative impacts on communities. The stakes are high and success will depend on leadership at the highest levels of government to ensure all options remain on the table. Now, more than ever, we need a process that brings people together and prioritizes human and planetary health.” said Sarah King, director of Greenpeace Canada's Oceans and Plastics Campaign and a member of the Greenpeace International Delegation to INC-4.
Recent analysis It has been revealed that 196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered for the plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa, representing a 37% increase since INC-3. the study A study commissioned by Greenpeace Canada in 2024 found that Canadian government lobbying activities There was a sharp increase before and during the last plastics treaty negotiations. The increase in lobbying on plastics is mainly due to three actors: and the Canadian Chemical Industry Association, which is also a registered lobbyist for Dow Chemical, Imperial Oil, and INC-4.
“Big Plastic and Big Oil may be doing their best to negotiate, with the support of a few governments, but outside the walls of the Shaw Center, the public is rooting for governments to champion the end of the plastic era. The interests of the people must be prioritized over the interests of the polluters.” added Mr. King.
Prior to INC-4, Greenpeace commissioned a global opinion poll that found 80% of people around the world We support the Global Plastics Treaty, which reduces production to halt biodiversity loss and limit climate warming to 1.5°C. The poll was conducted in 19 countries, with a mix of high and low ambition countries.
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