'human health and the environment, limit the actual production of plastic, restrict some chemicals used in plastics, (...). These are elements that a self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want to see.'

The Washington Post on #PlasticsTreaty 👇

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At yesterday's #INC4 opening plenary, we also welcome the mention of #wastepickers & #justransition by:

🇺🇾 On behalf of GRULAC
🇬🇭 On behalf of the Africa grp
🇮🇩 On behalf of the Asia Pacific region
🇲🇼 On behalf of High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution
🇧🇷 The Government of Brazil

#PlasticsTreaty 💪🏽

«Negotiators must streamline the existing treaty draft and decide its scope: whether it will focus on human health and the environment, limit the actual production of plastic, restrict some chemicals used in plastics….»

PBS on HAC and #INC4 👇

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'Malawi, for the HIGH AMBITION COALITION, underscored that the ILBI should address the full lifecycle of plastics; called for common legally binding global rules and control measures to reduce production and consumption to sustainable levels; and urged resource mobilization...'👇

«Canada is one of only 66 'high ambition' countries, so called for their shared commitment to reduce plastic production and eliminate waste by 2040 by way of a legally binding treaty.»

Toronto Star on #PlasticsTreaty 👇

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'More than 60 countries making up the so-called High-Ambition Coalition,(...), are also arguing for a strong treaty that tackles production and requires transparency and controls for chemicals used in the process.'

Reuters on the #PlasticsTreaty #INC4

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Norway’s Minister of International Development and Co-Chair of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Tvinnereim was interviewed by POLITICO ahead of the 4th #plasticstreaty negotiation meeting #INC4 in Ottawa.

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'whether it will focus on human health and the environment, limit the actual production of plastic, restrict some chemicals used in plastics, (..). These are elements that a self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want to see.'

The Associated Press on #INC4 👇
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Malawi 🇲🇼 delivered the HAC Joint Ministerial Statement on behalf of 65 Members of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution during the opening of 4th 🇺🇳 #PlasticsTreaty negotiation meeting #INC4 in Ottawa 🇨🇦

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Today Minister Mujawamariya Jeanne d'Arc is in Ottawa🇨🇦 leading Rwanda's delegation to #INC4 - the fourth round of negotiations to develop a global plastic treaty.

Rwanda, as Co-Chair of High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, is calling for an ambitious treaty that considers the full life cycle of plastic pollution.

Norway’s Minister of International Development and Co-Chair of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Tvinnereim was interviewed by POLITICO ahead of the 4th #plasticstreaty negotiation meeting #INC4 in Ottawa.

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Excited to share that 🇳🇴 is continuing our support to combat plastic pollution with a commitment of up to 1 billion over the next 4 years!

With plastic pollution on the rise globally, it's crucial for all hands to join forces in this battle.

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'To protect people and the environment, governments that are part of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution,(...), want to 'eliminate and restrict' hazardous plastics and chemicals globally.'

NPR on #plasticstreaty and #inc4 👇

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'a coalition of 60 “High-Ambition” countries. This group largely including countries in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, which are facing steep rises in both demand for plastics and plastics waste'

The Hill on the #PlasticsTreaty and #INC4 👇

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Ahead of the #INC4 Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Ottawa, Min. Mujawamariya Jeanne d'Arc & DG Juliet Kabera met with Min. SteffiLemke of Germany and Min. Teresa Ribera 🌹 of Spain to discuss progress on achieving an ambitious global plastics treaty.

🇩🇪🇷🇼🇪🇸 are all members of High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution.

Today is #EarthDay and a good way to celebrate is fighting against plastic pollution in #Ottawa at #INC4 🌊

The 65 HAC Ministers underline the scientific evidence of negative impacts on the environment and on human health related to plastic pollution.

See more on #plasticstreaty and #health in the HAC Ministerial Joint Statement for INC4👇

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HAC Co-Chairs Rwanda🇷🇼 Minister Mujawamariya Jeanne d'Arc and Norway 🇳🇴 Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim joined Canada 🇨🇦 Minister Steven Guilbeault for the #plasticstreaty Ministerial Convening ahead of #INC4 in Ottawa.

HAC Ministers underline the need to protect human rights of persons in vulnerable situations across the plastics life cycle, including children, women, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, coastal communities, waste-pickers and other workers in informal or cooperative settings.

On #EarthDay 2024 it is clear that we need a strong #PlasticsTreaty to #BeatPlasticPollution 🌍

🇳🇴Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is in Canada for #INC4 as High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution cochair with 🇷🇼
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