Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty

(English below) 📢 Notez cette date dans vos agendas et inscrivez-vous pour rencontrer nos scientifiques francophones 👩🏽🔬👨🏻🔬🧑🏼🔬 à #Busan lors d'un événement interactif sur les implications potentielles d'un traité mondial sur les plastiques ! 🎤L’événement sera entièrement en français, et se tiendra durant le #CIN5, pendant la soirée du mardi 26 novembre (19h - 22h). ✨ Ne manquez pas cet événement, qui sera instructif, convivial et interactif ! Venez vous joindre à nous ! Inscrivez-vous avant le 19 novembre 2024 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dnTV3Gu5 Vous pouvez aussi consulter nos ressources disponibles en français ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA 📢 Save the date and register to meet our french speaking scientists 👩🏽🔬👨🏻🔬🧑🏼🔬 in #Busan during an interactive session discussing the potential implications of a global plastics treaty. 🎤 All sessions will be held fully in french at #INC5 on the evening of Tuesday, November 26th (19h-22h). ✨ This will be an informative, fun, and interactive event not to miss. Everyone is welcome to join us in person. Register by November 19th to join us ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqaagwku  And take a look at our resources available in French ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA

🎤 Our scientists were recently in New York during the United Nations General Assembly and #ClimateWeek to share the latest science on #plastics. They presented across a series of events focused on plastics and health organized around the assembly meetings. 👨🏼🔬 This included presentations and panel discussions with Leonardo Trasande, Marina Olga Fernandez, PhD, Nihan Karali, Pete Myers, and Bethanie Carney Almroth at the NYU Langone Health Plastics and Health Symposium. 📸 Jane Muncke and Fredric Bauer even spoke alongside actress Jane Fonda at an event organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies. ➡️ Learn more about key scientific evidence to support the plastics treaty in our one-page summary of essential elements: https://lnkd.in/edYRMsw3  📚 More resources available on our LinkTree: https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA

🎙️Les membres de notre coalition ont récemment présenté l'état de la science sur les impacts des plastiques sur la santé humaine lors d'une audition publique sur les preuves scientifiques, organisée et accueillie par l'Office parlementaire d'évaluation des choix scientifiques et technologiques (OPECST) de l'Assemblée nationale et du Sénat. _________ 🎙️ Members of the Scientists’ Coalition recently presented the state of the science on human health impacts of plastics at a public scientific evidence hearing, organized and hosted by the French Parliamentary Office for Scientific and Technological Assessment (OPECST) of the Assemblée nationale and the Senat. 🙋🏻♀️ Fabienne Lagarde gave an essential introduction to plastics and the need to create more sustainable systems, Muriel MERCIER BONIN shared the latest on microplastic impacts on human health, Martin Wagner offered insights into the world of plastic chemicals, Megan Deeney walked officials through the health impacts of chemicals across the plastic life cycle, and Christos Symeonides discussed the latest findings on specific disease outcomes linked to plastic chemical exposure. Marie-France Dignac concluded the session on the importance of independent science for informing the negotiations of the treaty. 🙏 Many thanks to the organizer of this session, Député Philippe Bolo, and to all members of OPECST. 🎥 Watch the full recording of the event via the Sénat: https://lnkd.in/dNfS5txk  ⚕️ Our new policy brief on human health is available in English and French: https://lnkd.in/dzWmPdwh  📚 More resources are available on our LinkTree: https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA

🔭 Which treaty elements are essential to end plastic pollution? The peer-reviewed scientific evidence makes it clear we have to address the full life cycle of plastics to protect human health and the environment. ✅ Our new one-page summary presents key elements for an effective and successful treaty based on peer-reviewed science, including a well-defined scope, effective means of implementation, and several important globally and nationally mandated obligations. 📅 The final INC meeting is rapidly approaching, and a new process with revived momentum is underway with the Chair’s non-paper. Our scientists will remain engaged to support delegates in accessing robust, independent scientific evidence to support decision-making. ➡️ Read the summary in English, Spanish, or French: https://lnkd.in/edYRMsw3 📚 More resources are available on our LinkTree: https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA

🙌 After a full week of scientific talks and small group discussions on the latest #microplastics research, the #MICRO2024 conference came to a close in #Lanzarote. 🎤 Over the final few days, we heard some insightful plenary talks from Coalition scientists including Sabine Pahl, João Frias, and Bethany Jorgensen. 🎶 In case you haven't already seen it, João shared the Gallway Bay is Calling project and a new musical piece within an initiative to connect citizens with science and the ocean. Take a listen ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWMgv7Gk 👏 A shout-out and thank you to the 60 Coalition scientists who joined for this year's event. We're looking forward to staying engaged in this valuable scientific community! ❤️ Sadly, the closing of such an inspiring conference also brought somber news. Juan Baztán, our good colleague and a leading organizer of the MICRO conferences, passed away in an accident during the event. Collectively, Juan’s passion for the work, unrestrained expressions of love and respect for his colleagues, and drive for environmental justice and scientific excellence were the exceptional qualities that made him stand out in our membership of over 400 scientists. We are so grateful for everything he did for the Coalition, and his loss is deeply felt. Our condolences and thoughts are with his family and with his many other friends and colleagues. You can read more about Juan’s legacy in El Mundo: https://lnkd.in/eUPNuV2B

❓ Why has human health become such a critical focus within negotiations to develop a global plastics treaty? In a new policy brief, our independent scientists provide a clear overview of available scientific evidence of plastics’ negative impacts on global human health and suggest what could be done to more effectively protect humans and the environment. 🏭 Plastics are a source of pollution throughout their full life cycle contributing to widespread human exposure to harmful pollutants. Babies are being exposed before birth and throughout critical stages of childhood development. This increases the risks of chronic diseases, including cancers and reproductive disorders. ☝️ Mechanical and chemical recycling can lead to unintended health hazards by releasing microplastics and chemicals into the environment and through the accumulation of harmful chemicals in recycled plastics. ⚕️Chemicals in plastics can include known endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and mutagens that have evidence of detrimental health effects even at low levels. Health concerns include infertility, reproductive and developmental disorders, obesity and non-communicable diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many cancers. The health and associated societal costs from exposure to just a few of the known hazardous chemicals in plastics are estimated at $249 billion annually in the United States alone. 👉 As an effective response, the treaty could prioritize reducing plastic production and adopting mandatory global standards for safety, sustainability, and transparency for plastics, including plastic chemicals and alternatives. An adaptive, independent scientific body could support treaty implementation by responding to emerging health risks from plastics and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation. 📄 Download and read the full policy brief below ⬇️ 📚 More resources available on our Linktr.ee ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA

❓ Why can some chemicals in plastics be problematic and what steps could be taken to address them effectively in a global treaty? Our independent scientists have published a new policy brief on chemicals of concern answering some common questions surrounding plastic chemicals and related regulatory gaps. ⚠️ We know that plastics can be a source of pollution throughout their entire lifecycle, including the release of substances that harm human health and the environment. 🌐 However, existing multilateral environmental agreements only address a small fraction of plastic chemicals, leaving the majority unaddressed. Given the vast number of plastic chemicals (16,000+), experience has shown that properly assessing all of them individually is impractical. 👉 Further delays in addressing the ongoing global contamination from plastic chemicals of concern could significantly destabilize the ecosystems we depend on. Grouping related chemicals can be used as an approach to prioritize those of greatest concern for regulation to protect human and environmental health more effectively. 📄 Download and read the full policy brief below ⬇️ 📚 More resources are available on our Linktr.ee ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA 

🎤 The #PlasticsTreaty took center stage during the second day of the #Micro2024 conference. Three of our Coalition scientists Martin Wagner, Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez, and RICHARD THOMPSON gave insightful plenary presentations on their research and highlighted the importance of scientific experts in the ongoing treaty decisions. Vilde Kloster Snekkevik from the Coalition's secretariat shared more about the group and invited interested scientists to engage with us and learn more. 🚶🏻♂️➡️ This year's conference also introduced walking talks as a novel presentation format. The 800+ conference participants split into 30 small groups and set off into the old town of Arrecife in #Lanzarote to hear presentations and discuss recent findings. Many of the groups were co-chaired by Coalition scientists. ➡️ Learn more about the Micro conference and explore the presentation abstracts on the event's page: https://lnkd.in/d6vVQ7aa

🙋♂️ Raise your hand if you're a researcher concerned about macro, micro, and nanoplastics pollution! 🌍 This week, around 60 of our Coalition members from around the world are gathering in #Lanzarote for the #MICRO2024 Plastic Pollution Conference. 🎙️ Today, the conference kicked off with an engaging plenary session led by Bethany Jorgensen. Over the next few days, together with around 800 of the world's scientific experts, we will be: ➡️ sharing emerging and ongoing research ➡️ identifying current research frontiers and new challenges ➡️ contributing to a collaborative effort to help understand and address plastic pollution 👩🏽🔬 Are you a scientist with knowledge to share about plastic pollution? Want to help get the latest research to the policymakers charged with addressing this important issue? Learn more about the Coalition and how you can become a member: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exbaeRBr #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Research

🔎 12.7 million metric tons of #microplastics are estimated to be released into the #environment each year. 🏔️ Microplastics are being found everywhere from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, including inside our own bodies. 🐟 Once in the environment, microplastics are persistent, cannot be effectively removed, and harm wildlife. 🎯 To effectively address microplastic pollution throughout the #plastics life cycle, interventions will need to focus upstream on reducing their emissions on a global scale. 📄 Download our new policy brief or read it below ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCQx8MxU 📚 Explore our other policy briefs and resources ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvvq7iA