The fifth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations (INC-5) is happening on 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea. LEARN MORE!
Protect our planet! Last chance to join the call for a strong Plastics Treaty. SIGN THE PETITION NOW.
2024 November 23rd
14:00-16:00 @ BEXCO
Countries are about to meet for the last and final round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty in Busan, South Korea on Nov. 25-Dec. 1. Join us for the 1123 Busan Plastic March to urge countries to implement a strong and effective treaty to end plastic pollution.
We need a highly ambitious Global Plastics Treaty to solve plastic pollution that encompasses the full life cycle of plastics, including provisions to address primary plastic polymers (PPP) and plastic production reduction measures, chemicals of concern, just transition and more!
We need Plastic Production Reduction, Because:
We need strong plastic treaty NOW!
November 23, 2024 (Sat) 14:00 ~ 16:00
Schedule:
13:00 ~ 14:00 Pre-event
14:00 ~ 14:30 Opening Ceremony
14:30 ~ 15:30 March
15:30 ~ 16:00 Closing Ceremony
What to bring:
✔️ It can be very cold in Busan at the end of November as we approach winter season. Since we will be marching outdoors, please prepare warm clothes, hats, shoes to keep warm.
✔️ You may have to be seated on the street for pre-event. Please bring a handkerchief or any covering to sit on.
✔️ Make a cool placard or picket that reflects your identity and language!
Location: Olympic Park
Address: 1413 U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dg5jXUg7rb9uKpaN9
Naver Map: https://naver.me/G8UtbKIC
November 11, 2023
Meet-up Point: National Museums of Kenya, briefing at 7:00am.
March Route: National Museums of Kenya to City Park.
The BFFP Movement March demonstrates the collective commitment of movements and organizations that are demanding the end of the age of plastic. This underscores the incontestable fact that plastic is intrinsically linked to the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
November 10, 2023
Sarakasi Dome, Nairobi. Doors open at 3:00pm.
This pre-march event will include a screening of the Story of Plastic documentary and a Q&A with movement members.
Date: TBC | Venue: TBC
This post-march Peaceful Demonstration will be a time to show the member states and delegates that we are united in our demands and that we are vigilant and paying attention to the outcomes of the negotiations. Join us by signing up for the march!
Uproot Plastics Coalition
Uproot Plastics Coalition is a coalition to call for the conclusion and implementation of a strong and effective legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution (International Plastics Convention) at the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on November 25, 2024 in Busan, South Korea.
For any questions and inquiries, please email uprootplasticscoalition@gmail.com
For more information and updates, please follow @1123busan.kr
