Plastics and Ocean Justice:
Earth Law Center is thrilled to introduce our new report: 'Advancing Ocean Justice in the Global Plastics Treaty.' This report serves as a strategic guide to promoting ocean justice within the framework of the Global Plastics Treaty (GPT). View the Press Release.
The Revised Zero Draft (ZD), prepared by the International Negotiating Committee (INC), marks a significant step toward global governance and regulation of plastics.
The full lifecycle of plastics disproportionately harms the ocean and marginalized communities and demands a response grounded in justice.
However, the absence of the word “justice” in the treaty text, much less a substantive incorporation of human rights, underscores the need to integrate them meaningfully.
With the next round of negotiations scheduled for April in Ottawa, Canada (INC-4), this report and other available resources below can serve as vital advocacy tools, including the INC-4 Call to Action Brief.
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For more information, contact Ocean Program Director, Rachel Bustamante rbustamante@earthlaw.org.
Quick Guide
View this Quick Guide to uncover 10 frequently asked questions about the Global Plastics Treaty. This resource, developed by Earth Law Center and EarthEcho International, provides policymakers, activists, and youth with key information ahead of INC-4.
Deep Dive: Plastic Justice
Check out our first video in our Deep Dive series, exploring how the plastic lifecycle is an ocean health, human rights, and social justice issue.
Deep Dive: Plastic Treaty INC-4
Check out our second video in our Deep Dive series, exploring 6 key issues ahead of the INC-4 negotiations in April, 2024.
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ELC Becomes Member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition
Earth Law Center is proud to announce its membership in the Plastic Pollution Coalition in 2024. This coalition represents a global alliance of organizations, businesses, and individuals united in their mission to create a more just, equitable, and regenerative world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts.
Plastic Pollution Toolkit
See the ‘Utilizing Earth Law to Address Plastic Pollution Toolkit’ to learn about examples of policies and strategies that local communities can implement to minimize marine plastic pollution.
Have you read ELC’s blog on ocean plastic pollution? If not click here.