Corporate lobbyists are derailing progress at the UN plastics treaty negotiations — and it’s costing us all.
As California battles fires and Taiwan's most recent 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the urgency for decisive action on climate and plastic pollution has never been clearer. Yet, at what was supposed to be the final INC session for the UN plastics treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea, consensus was not met— not because of a lack of solutions, but by the overwhelming presence of corporate lobbyists representing the interests of industry.
🚨 220 representatives from the fossil fuel and chemical industries — more than ever before — attended the latest session. If treated as a single delegation, they’d outnumber the EU, its member states, and even the host country, South Korea. Their presence dwarfs voices from Pacific small island developing states (PSIDs), who are among the hardest hit by plastic pollution and climate change.
Why does this matter? Industry interests are focused on maintaining the status quo — keeping plastic production booming — while communities, scientists, and advocates are fighting for meaningful change to protect our planet.
This imbalance threatens the very treaty meant to tackle plastic pollution at its source.
🛑 It’s time to limit the number of corporate lobbyists at the table. We need to prioritize the voices of scientists, vulnerable communities, and forward-thinking policymakers to forge a path that addresses this crisis head-on.
🌊 Natural disasters are becoming more intense. This isn’t just bad luck — this is Earth retaliating. We must do better.
Let’s demand accountability, amplify voices fighting for change, and push for a treaty that prioritizes people and the planet over profits. Together, we can tip the scales toward progress.
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