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The UN launches the historic resolution to eliminate plastic pollution

The resolution just approved lays the foundations for the most important law in history against plastic pollution.

Gianluca Ricciodi Gianluca Riccio
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In a landmark action to tackle the world's plastic waste problem, 175 countries around the world have signed a fifth resolution United Nations Environment Assembly (UNITES) in Nairobi, Kenya. A resolution calling for an international "legally binding agreement" by 2024 to stop plastic pollution.

In summary: the UN has called for a global ban on single-use plastics. The fundamental resolution addresses the entire life cycle of plastics, including its manufacture, design and disposal.

A standing ovation from # UNEA5 delegates after the resolution on plastic pollution passes.

"The most important environmental deal since the Paris accord." - @andersen_inger #BeatPlasticPollution pic.twitter.com/zpsgVliraZ

- UN Environment Program (@UNEP) March 2, 2022

The resolution calls for immediate collective voluntary action by countries towards the goal of ending plastic pollution. So let's take a look at the resolution, and also why its importance is gigantic.

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Dimensions of the problem of plastic pollution

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The world is plagued by plastics and microplastics, a problem that can no longer be postponed.

With today's resolution we are officially on track for a cure.

Espen Barth Eide, President of the Assembly (and Norwegian Minister for Climate and Environment)

Plastic pollution has increased tenfold since 1950, reaching two million tons in 1950 and 348 million tons in 2017, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). It is expected to expand twice by 2040.

The UN agency said that plastic pollution adds to the "triple planetary crisis": climate change, loss of nature e pollution.

Burning plastic contributes to air pollution, while using plastic indoors can cause serious health problems such as cancer.

By 2050, plastic emissions will account for themselves 15% of total emissions allowed. Each year, 11 million tons of plastic enters the ocean through land and water pollution. More than 800 species affected by this plastic (and microplastics) through consumption, entrapment and other risks.

What the resolution means

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A multinational effort is needed to combat plastic pollution.

The summit resolution is based on three initial projects submitted by Japan, Peru and Rwanda. Establishes a Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) which will start operating this year and aims to conclude a legally binding draft agreement by 2024.

The legally binding contract would include options to address the full life cycle of the plastics. The design, the construction of the product, the greater international cooperation to allow access to these technologies for all countries of the world.

Today's adoption by 175 countries of a landmark resolution to #BeatPlasticPollution is a major step forward in our efforts to make peace with nature.

This is the most important environmental deal since the #ParisAgreement.https://t.co/7tCqcxdNji

- António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 3, 2022

The real war to be fought is plastic pollution

"Today is Earth's victory against single-use plastics and plastic pollution," the UNEP statement read. This is infact the most significant multilateral environmental agreement since the Paris Agreement. It aims to remove the biggest obstacles to creating a true circular economy on this planet.

By 2040, the move to a circular economy can reduce the amount of plastic entering the seas more than 80%. Prevent the creation of new plastic. Saving governments 70 billion dollars. Lower greenhouse gas emissions of 25%. Finally, create 700.000 new jobs, almost all in developing countries.

The circular economy is a production and consumption paradigm that can change the world. In the circular economy, used goods and materials are shared, rented, reused, repaired, renewed and recycled for as long as possible. The concept aims to address the environmental challenges of climate change, waste management, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The global plastic treaty will be one of the most important international laws in history to combat climate change. This is the real war to be fought.

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