Study Finds Global Plastics Treaty Risks Failure without Reform

Study finds Global Plastics Treaty risks failure without reform

Global Plastics Treaty process risks failing without significant reform, according to new research based on interviews with participants from the negotiations. The report, released by the Global Plastics Policy Centre based at the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics Institute, brings together three years of research into the UN negotiations towards a global treaty to end plastic pollution. The research team attended every round of the…

New report sets out urgent recommendations to reset the next phase of plastics treaty negotiations

New report sets out urgent recommendations to reset the next phase of plastics treaty negotiations GaisforE Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:53 Researchers warn global plastics treaty process risks failure without serious reform 2 February 2026 A new report published today identifies critical challenges in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and sets out practical steps to strengthen the next phase of the process ahead of the next UN negotiation commi…