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The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) is underway in Geneva, where representatives from 170 countries are working to finalise a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
While previous negotiations concluded without agreement, the tide is turning. Over 100 countries have now endorsed the “Nice Wake Up Call,” signalling strong support for binding commitments across the plastics lifecycle, a position closely aligned with WRAP and the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty.
WRAP is pushing for a comprehensive, legally binding international agreement that standardises global regulations and covers the full plastics lifecycle. Voluntary initiatives have laid the groundwork, but systemic change requires enforceable commitments. The time for ambition is now and August’s negotiations represent a pivotal opportunity to translate intent into impact.
As global momentum builds toward a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, WRAP is at the forefront of demonstrating how scalable, real-world solutions can deliver treaty-aligned impact today.
Through the Plastics Pact Network, co-convened with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, WRAP is already delivering treaty-aligned progress. Active in over a dozen countries, the Network is eliminating problematic plastics, scaling reuse models, and building circular systems tailored to local circumstances. It is a proven, adaptable model that demonstrates how coordinated, cross-sector action can accelerate global solutions.
To spotlight this progress, WRAP and Ellen MacArthur will host a high-level side event during INC-5.2, featuring Plastics Pact leaders and business representatives from India, Chile and the Pacific Islands. The event will showcase how locally grounded, globally connected action is already delivering measurable results - and what’s needed to scale these efforts under a global treaty framework.
WRAP’s delegation will be engaging with partners, negotiators and collaborators, sharing insights from its international partnerships and UK-based initiatives. Spokespeople will be available for interviews and commentary throughout the negotiations.