Positions of all countries in the world on global plastics treaty (after INC-4)

Plastic pollution poses a significant global threat, impacting both the environment and human health. In response to this challenge, international negotiations commenced in late 2022 to develop a global treaty aimed at mitigating plastic pollution. These discussions were initiated following Resolution 5/14 of the United Nations Environment Assembly, which called for member states to create a legally binding international agreement to tackle plastic pollution, including its effects on marine ecosystems. To facilitate this process, an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established and has convened four times by October 2024. Following the initial negotiation rounds, the committee's chair produced a draft treaty text. 

This report provides an analysis of the positions held by all countries in the world. Data was gathered on-site at INC-4 from delegation representatives and official submissions from states. The collected positions were systematically recorded in a database and categorized based on different criteria, including the ambition level of the proposed options. The analysis focuses on the core obligations where distinct options with varying levels of ambition were identifiable.