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LOCATION:Paris\, France
SUMMARY:INC-2 Side event: The role of trade measures in the future instrume
 nt against plastic pollution
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DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution has emerged as a global crisis\, threatening 
 ecosystems\, human health\, and the planet&#039\;s overall well-being. Pla
 stics are omnipresent in national markets and in international trade. Glob
 al exports of plastics or goods made from plastic have reached nearly $1.2
  trillion in value and 369 million tonnes in 2021 and continues to grow. T
 rade\, financial and investment measures can contribute to the reduction\,
  reuse\, substitution\, recycling and better management of end-of-life was
 te.  This side-event\, moderated by the World Economic Forum\, will featu
 re representatives from organizations working on trade-related aspects of 
 the plastics challenge\, shedding light on different facets of trade measu
 res in relation to plastic pollution. The United Nations Conference on Tr
 ade and Development (UNCTAD) will present insights into plastics trade sta
 tistics and the role of plastic substitutes.Plastics trade databaseThe Wor
 ld Trade Organization (WTO) will provide an update on the current state of
  the WTO Dialogue on Plastic Pollution and outline the Dialogue’s plans 
 for concrete and effective outcomes at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Confer
 ence in February 2024\, including the WTO Members efforts to address plast
 ic pollution through trade-related mechanisms and measures. The Center fo
 r International Environmental Law (CIEL) will delve into the intersection 
 of specific trade provisions for the plastics treaty\, exploring the reduc
 tion of plastics trade through the full lifecycle of plastics and its lega
 l and policy implications vis-a-vis current trade rules. Lastly\, the Inte
 rnational Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will share insights on trade-related a
 spects essential for improved end-of-life plastic management.  The event 
 will be a platform for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the 
 challenges and opportunities associated with trade measures in the context
  of ending plastic pollution through the plastics treaty. Join us as we ex
 plore innovative solutions and forge partnerships to create a sustainable 
 future for our planet.  ProgrammeModerator: Mr. Soumya Jeet kar\, World
  Economic Forum.  Opening remarks:H.E. Ambassador Luis Vayas\, Ecuador.M
 r. Christoffer Vestli\, European Commission.Speakers: UNCTAD: Plastics tr
 ade statistics and on the role of plastic substitutes. Speakers: Ms. Anu P
 eltola\, Mr. David Vivas Eugui and Ms. Diana Barrowclough\, UNCTAD. WTO: 
  The current state of the WTO Dialogue on Plastic Pollution and plans for
  the upcoming Ministerial Conference in February 2024. Speaker: Mr. Daniel
  Ramos\, WTO Secretariat. CIEL:   The plastics treaty and the reduction 
 of plastics trade through dedicated trade provisions Speaker: Ms. Helionor
  de Anzizu\, CIEL. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC):  Addressing 
 trade measures for improved downstream plastic management. Speaker: Mr. Vi
 kas Chhajer\, ICC &amp\; Gemini Corporation.Q&amp\;A Summary and the way 
 forward: Ms. Carolyn Deere Birkbeck\, (TESS)  /data-visualization/global
 -plastics-trade-reached-nearly-1.2-trillion-2021\n\nView meeting on unctad
 .org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/inc-2-side-event-role-trade-measures-futu
 re-instrument-against-plastic-pollution
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