In response to an evaluation carried out by Heart for Worldwide Environmental Regulation (CIEL) which revealed that 220 fossil gas and chemical business lobbyists, the best at any negotiation thus far analysed by CIEL, have gained entry to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) to barter for a World Plastics Treaty.
Hellen Kahaso Dena, Mission Lead for Pan-African Plastics Mission at Greenpeace Africa mentioned:
“The rising variety of fossil gas and petrochemical lobbyists in these talks reveals a steady try to dam progress, waterdown the treaty ambition and push for a weaker settlement. Member states mustn’t let a small minority dictate the way forward for our era and that of the planet. The time to behave is now! Member states should step up and ship a treaty that can minimize plastic manufacturing and drive an equitable transition for staff and the well being of probably the most affected communities.”
Graham Forbes, Greenpeace Head of Delegation to the World Plastics Treaty negotiations and World Marketing campaign Lead for Greenpeace USA, mentioned:
“The evaluation exposes a determined business keen to sacrifice our planet and poison our youngsters to guard its earnings. Fossil gas and petrochemical lobbyists, aided by a handful of member states, should not dictate the end result of those crucial negotiations. The ethical, financial, and scientific imperatives are clear: by the tip of the week, member states should ship a World Plastics Treaty that prioritizes human well being and a livable planet over CEO payouts. The worldwide majority calls for a powerful settlement that cuts plastic manufacturing and ends single-use plastics.”
Contact:
Raphael Mavambu , Communication and Story Supervisor, Greenpeace Africa, [email protected] , +243 810 679 437
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