MOBILISING THE GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION

International Science Council Webinar

A conversation between science and policy across the ISC Membership and beyond

The negotiations towards an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution are entering a critical phase. As the International Negotiating Committee (INC) advances discussions ahead of INC-5.4 in March 2027, scientific evidence and expertise are essential to create convergence amongst negotiating parties to support an effective treaty and its implementation.

The webinar will bring together representatives involved in the negotiations and members of the global scientific community to discuss the state of play of the treaty process, priorities for scientific input and opportunities to strengthen science-policy collaboration in the negotiations and beyond.

SPEAKERS:

The discussion will feature perspectives from across the science-policy interface, including:

◼︎ Julio Cordano, Chair of the INC, on the state of play of the negotiations and priorities for scientific input.
◼︎ National authorities, on the role of scientific evidence and advice in informing national negotiating positions.
◼︎ The ISC Expert Group on Plastic Pollution, on the ISC’s contributions to the negotiating process and key scientific priorities.
◼︎ Members of the scientific community, on the evidence and mechanisms needed to support an effective, science-based treaty.
◼︎ The INC Secretariat, on upcoming milestones and the road ahead in the negotiation process

This webinar will also provide an update on the negotiations, promote dialogue between national delegations and the scientific community, and explore how the ISC membership and the broader scientific community can continue contributing to the final stages of the treaty process and its future implementation.