Orchestration within plastics governance – From global to Arctic

Cowan, Emily; Tiller, Rachel; Oftebro, Thea Lurås; Throne-Holst, Mimmi; Normann, Anne Katrine

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115635

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“…Concerning territory, particular emphasis is placed on the detrimental impacts of plastic pollution in the Arctic due to its unique and highly vulnerable ecosystem (Cowan et al 2023a(Cowan et al , 2023bPrior & Seck 2023).…”

Section: Adverse Effects Of Plastic Pollutionmentioning

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Will the Global Plastics Treaty break the plastic wave? The beginning of a long discussion road

de Sousa

2024

Camb. prisms Plast.

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We are experiencing the effects of the triple planetary crisis-climate change, loss of nature, and pollution-aggravated by plastic pollution. Despite widespread global awareness of the adverse effects of plastic waste, the ongoing increase in pollution remains persistent, with an annual increase in plastic consumption and incorrect disposal contributing to this serious problem. In 2022, 175 nations agreed to begin negotiations by the end of 2024 on a binding international agreement to control the life cycle of plastics, including preventing marine pollution. To ensure the efficacy of the Global Plastics Treaty for mitigating plastic pollution, the extensive participation of researchers is imperative. The literature focuses on efforts in line with ongoing negotiations. In this study, a systematic review of the Global Plastics Treaty was conducted. The analyzed literature mainly focuses on the adverse effects of plastic

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Section: Adverse Effects Of Plastic Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Will the Global Plastics Treaty break the plastic wave? The beginning of a long discussion road

de Sousa

2024

Camb. prisms Plast.

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Event Ethnography to study the global negotiations on the treaty to end plastic pollution: dataset from the first session of negotiations (INC-1)

Cowan

2024

J Environ Stud Sci

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Plastics and their associated chemical pollution have emerged as a global threat. This recognition materialized in March 2022 with the adoption of a groundbreaking mandate among United Nations (UN) Member States, signaling the commencement of negotiations for a comprehensive treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution, encompassing the entire lifecycle. The first session of negotiations convened at the International Negotiating Committee (INC-1) in Punta del Este, Uruguay from November 28th–December 2nd, 2022, from there, four other negotiation sessions have either convened or will, with the expected conclusion in December 2024. The current study introduces a methodology for systematically observing and documenting global agreement-making. It utilizes a dataset from the first session of negotiations to explore the event ethnography (EE) methodology for following Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA). This paper aims to inspire and guide researchers in employing EE, recognizing its efficacy in navigating the complexities of the extensive Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) negotiations and promoting collaborative efforts for a comprehensive understanding of the process. EE is a method increasingly recognised to study multilateral international negotiations within the science-policy nexus to examine emerging obstacles, trends, power dynamics, and actors (both state and non-state) in action within the negotiations. Finally, a dataset is presented from INC-1 through a practical Excel document; the article then demonstrates one example of how the dataset can be employed to enhance comprehension of the negotiators and observers influencing the GPT negotiations.

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The missing consensus: An analysis of problem definitions and key motivations in the first zero draft for a global plastics treaty

Knoblauch,

Mederake

2024

Camb. prisms Plast.

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With the ongoing negotiations for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, and the frustration at the end of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3), analyzing the zero draft text, which formed the basis for this negotiation round, is crucial. This analysis examines to what extent the zero draft conveys a clear problem definition as the foundation for an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. We find that the draft lacks a clear problem definition. Additionally, we investigate how the zero draft balances the focus between marine environments and other affected areas and discusses the implications for governance strategies. We find that the draft focuses particularly on fishing gear and hence has a downstream perspective, while upstream measures are equally important. Furthermore, this study delves into the key motivations driving the treaty negotiations, revealing that health and environmental concerns predominate. In comparing our results with previous research, we align with recent publications analyzing INC submissions and onsite statements. In addition, we identify significant differences in key motivations to tackle the plastic pollution issues between the EU and the international level. These disparities, evident in how health and economic arguments are prioritized, reflect varied approaches to combating plastic pollution across political spheres.

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Orchestration within plastics governance – From global to Arctic

Cited by 4 publications

References 37 publications

Will the Global Plastics Treaty break the plastic wave? The beginning of a long discussion road

Will the Global Plastics Treaty break the plastic wave? The beginning of a long discussion road

Event Ethnography to study the global negotiations on the treaty to end plastic pollution: dataset from the first session of negotiations (INC-1)

The missing consensus: An analysis of problem definitions and key motivations in the first zero draft for a global plastics treaty

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