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Source-This post on Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is based on the article “Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa” published in “UNEP official website” on 24th March 2024.
Why in the News?
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution opened in Canada’s capital, Ottawa.
About Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
1. About: a) In March 2022, during the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly, a landmark resolution was adopted to establish an international legally binding instrument (ILBI) addressing plastic pollution, particularly in marine environments.
b) The INC has been scheduled to convene five times by the end of 2024 to formulate the specific content of the ILBI.
2. Aim: This instrument aims to encompass the entire life cycle of plastic, covering aspects such as production, design, and disposal.
3. Goal of the global plastics treaty: The goal of the global plastics treaty is to establish a framework of global standards concerning accountability, responsibilities, financing, material/chemical standards, and import/export restrictions, along with setting targets.
4. Implementing Agency: Countries will be responsible for implementing policies aligned with these global standards to achieve the set targets.
5. Focus- Their focus is on reducing unnecessary plastic usage while still employing it for critical purposes such as renewable energy.
UPSC Syllabus: Environment (International treaties)
