A global city initiative for no plastic in nature
Plastic Smart Cities is a global movement of urban & island-based areas committed to achieving zero plastic leakage in nature. Since 2018, the initiative has supported cities and coastal centres in taking bold action to stop plastic pollution, with a goal to reduce plastic leakage by 30% in the near term.
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The 10th Conference will be utilized as a forum to discuss global cooperation and implementation means for agreements on the advanced future of the ocean, such as the ‘Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)’ and the ‘UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.’
Reduce, reuse, redesign: How to turn regulatory pressure into business innovation, packaging solutions and commercial advantage
The Congress will tackle five critical themes: 1) Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action, 2) Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks, 3) Delivering on Equity, 4) Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies, and 5) Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
To develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.