Over the course of five previous sessions since late 2022, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC) has engaged in extensive discussions on the key elements and legal provisions of the proposed plastics treaty. Now, the resumed fifth session of INC (INC-5.2) is poised to be the final decisive meeting, aimed at finalising these intergovernmental negotiations.​​​ 

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The first edition of the Youth and Stakeholder Assembly at INC-5 saw participation from over 300 observers and featured high-level engagement, including UNEP ED Inger Andersen and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. 

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Unlike traditional conferences, YSA-1 took a town hall-style approach, utilising tools like Slido, open Q&A, and collaborative sessions to ensure all voices—not just panelists—were part of the conversation.

Building on this success, the second edition will continue to prioritise audience participation, integrating real-time digital engagement, open discussions, and co-created strategy sessions to ensure that youth and stakeholders actively shape advocacy priorities for INC-5.2.