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Plastic Smart Cities support urban centers, coastal areas, and tourism hotspots to co-create solutions that prevent plastic from leaking into nature—delivering real change through circular systems and inclusive action. Since 2018, we’ve championed pilot solutions and provided resources to help take bold action to stop plastic pollution
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An estimated 20 million informal waste sector workers and waste pickers play a critical role in plastics collection, contributing to nearly 60% of global recycling efforts.
This session aims to empower businesses to integrate human rights considerations into their strategies to combat plastic pollution, contributing to sustainable development and the fulfillment and protection of human rights.
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.