The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution

Current Context: The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution took place in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 to December 1, 2024.

• The meeting was attended by delegates from nearly 170 countries, and it was chaired by Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso.
• This meeting is Constituted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution aimed to develop an international legally binding agreement to reduce plastic pollution.
• This involves addressing the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production and design to disposal and recycling.
• The primary goals were to:
• Cap Plastic Production: Implement measures to limit the production of new plastics.
• Eliminate Harmful Chemicals: Phase out toxic chemicals used in plastic manufacturing.
• Enhance Waste Management: Improve systems for collecting, recycling, and disposing of plastic waste.
• Promote Innovation: Encourage the development of sustainable alternatives and new technologies to reduce plastic waste.
• Boost International Cooperation: Foster global collaboration to tackle plastic pollution effectively.
• Despite extensive negotiations, the meeting ended without a final agreement.

Question:

1 Where was the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution held?

• A) Geneva, Switzerland
• B) New York, USA
• C) Busan, South Korea
• D) Nairobi, Kenya

Answer: C) INC-5 took place in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 to December 1, 2024, as part of international efforts to address plastic pollution comprehensively.