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Countries are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to unite nations against plastic pollution, but progress has been significantly delayed.


The process is under scrutiny, the Chair has recently stepped down, and while the next round of talks (INC-5.3) is scheduled for February 2026, the future of the treaty remains uncertain. 


Even if consensus is achieved, ratification could take years. So what happens in the meantime? In this episode, we explore how governments, businesses, and civil society can maintain momentum without a treaty, and whether the UK can seize a leadership role. 


Speaking to Dr Antaya March from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre, we uncover practical steps, innovative policies, and grassroots actions that could make a difference now.


Production team:

Robyn Austin-Montague

Caroline Meech


Music:

Ambient Emotional Cinematic by ColourFilmMusic


Learn more links:


Global Plastics Policy Centre


Scientists urge governments not to wait for global plastics treaty as pollution continues to grow | University of Portsmouth


Leaders gather at UK Parliament to strengthen national and global action on plastic pollution | University of Portsmouth  


Revolution Plastics Institute | University of Portsmouth 



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