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Youth and Stakeholder Assembly on Plastic Pollution

24 November 2024 | Dongseo University Centum Campus, Busan, Republic of Korea

Over the course of four 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 fifth session of INC (INC-5) is poised to be the final decisive meeting, aimed at culminating these intergovernmental negotiations.

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The Stakeholder Community, also known as Major Groups and Stakeholders, has played a pivotal role in the Resumed Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2), contributing significantly to the successful adoption of resolution 5/14. However, the INC process has posed considerable challenges for these groups. Unlike UNEA’s structured engagement mechanism, the INC process initially lacked a formal platform for the diverse voices of civil society. Despite this, Youth, Women, Indigenous Peoples, Scientists, Businesses, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders have remained actively engaged, persistently advocating for their priorities to be reflected in the treaty texts.

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In anticipation of the pivotal INC-5 in Busan, a Youth and Stakeholder Assembly on Plastic Pollution is proposed to take place prior to the final negotiations. This strategic gathering seeks to unify the voices of youth and various stakeholders, providing a platform to refine and advance advocacy efforts. The objective is to formulate a cohesive policy stance that amplifies the demands and expectations of youth and stakeholders alike, drawing on the successes of initiatives such as the Global Youth Environment Assembly and the Global Youth Declaration on the Environment 2024.

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More information coming soon!

Venue and Logistics

We are pleased to announce that the Youth and Stakeholder Assembly on Plastic Pollution 2024 will be held at the Convention Centre of Dongseo University's Centum Campus. Located in the Haeundae area of Busan, at the heart of the city’s film and media district, the campus is surrounded by vibrant cultural attractions, including the city’s most popular beach and the world’s largest department store.

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The 18-storey campus complex, which includes two basement levels, offers state-of-the-art facilities such as modern classrooms, studios, laboratories, and musical auditoriums, including the renowned Sohyang Art Hall. The campus is also home to DSU’s Im Kwon Taek College of Film and Media Arts and the Im Kwon Taek Film Museum, making it an ideal venue for this significant event.

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GET IN TOUCH

For more information, please contact:

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Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik and Gyubin Hwang

Global Coordinators

zakowshik@gmail.com

gyubin.hwang@youthenvironment.org

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