Project Details
Description
1. The assembly, synthesis and analysis of evidence to support the overall global agreement process, including the publication of a series of themed policy briefs and events focused on the key aspects of the agreement;
2. Targeted policy consultation and advice to national governments, reflective of unique challenges and opportunities, to maximise the effectiveness of their plastics policies in support of the global plastics agreement. Priority would be given to developing countries; and
3. The development of public and media-friendly resources to engage the public in the global plastics treaty process.
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 1/07/22 → 31/07/24 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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We need a global agreement to safeguard human health from plastic pollution
Bowyer, C. & Fletcher, S., 2 Jan 2025, In: British Medical Journal (BMJ). 388, p. 1-2 2 p., q2890.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Demystifying Reuse in the Global Plastics Treaty: Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief
Bowyer, C. & March, A. L. A., 24 Apr 2024, Global Plastics Policy Centre. 2 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Demystifying Reuse - the Game Show
Bowyer, C. (Producer), March, A. L. A. (Producer) & Hughes, E. E. (Director), 21 Apr 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Performance
File24 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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The Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, Global Plastics Treaty
Bowyer, C. (Participant), Fletcher, S. (Participant), March, A. (Participant), Winton, S. (Participant), Evans, T. (Participant) & Hughes, E. (Participant)
25 Nov 2024 → 1 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Rethinking Plastics Life at INC5: Plastics Action is Climate Action
Bowyer, C. (Organiser) & Van Doorn, E. (Participant)
25 Nov 2024 → 1 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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The Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
Fletcher, S. (Participant), Bowyer, C. (Participant), Roberts, K. (Participant), March, A. (Participant), Hughes, E. (Participant) & Winton, S. (Participant)
23 Apr 2024 → 30 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence 2023
Roberts, K. (Recipient), Fletcher, S. (Recipient), Bowyer, C. (Recipient), Salam, S. (Recipient), Winton, S. (Recipient), Northen, S. (Recipient), Nieminen, L. K. (Recipient), Couceiro, F. (Recipient), March, A. (Recipient) & Evans, T. (Recipient), 28 Nov 2023
Prize: National/international honour