Conceptual Framework on Production for INC-5 – Briefing

To deliver on the UNEA 5/14 mandate to promote sustainable production of plastics, which is supposed to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, negotiators will need to agree on a way forward.

There are several justifications for addressing production in the Global Plastics Treaty, some of which relate to the effective functioning of the treaty and others to achieving its objectives.

This briefing presents the justifications for addressing production and outlines the framework for implementation.