The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (Plastic Pollution INC-3), will take place from 13 until 19 November 2023 at UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 

This meeting is being held pursuant to the resolution adopted by the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), which requests the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director to convene an INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. 

GO!PHA’s Call to Action for the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution!

We applaud the United Nations' ongoing efforts in leading the initiative to combat plastic pollution, bringing nations together to address this pressing global concern. As the world grapples with the environmental challenge of plastic waste, GO!PHA calls on the United Nations and global leaders to acknowledge the vital role of safe and environmentally sound alternatives and substitutes like PHA biopolymers in mitigating this issue. We therefore urge the prominent positioning of safe and environmentally sound alternatives and substitutes in the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations.

Let's seize this opportunity to make a positive impact together, protect the Earth, and leave a legacy of environmental responsibility for future generations!

GO!PHA’s White Paper Collection

In preparation for these important UN Treaty negotiations on Plastics, GO!PHA, in collaboration with a team of scientists and researchers, has crafted five detailed white papers. These papers cover various aspects of sustainable alternatives and substitutes to fossil-based plastics. We shed light on natural materials, including PHA, and explore their benefits, properties, and potential roles in the fight against plastic pollution.