This initiative focuses on engaging and empowering journalists, particularly from the Global South, to actively cover the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee process (INC), which is crucial in shaping a new global treaty on plastic pollution. Through a series of online workshops, targeted materials, and resources, journalists will gain the knowledge and tools needed to report on the negotiations accurately and effectively. By doing so, they will help raise public awareness, ensure transparency, and influence policy discussions. The program also aims to amplify diverse voices and perspectives, fostering a richer and more informed global debate on plastic pollution solutions.
GRID’s role in this project is to provide journalists with expert knowledge and insights into the complex issues surrounding plastic pollution and the negotiations for a new global treaty. By offering in-depth analysis, data, and research, GRID ensures that journalists have the most accurate and up-to-date information to report effectively on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee process (INC). Our expertise helps journalists understand plastic pollution's scientific, policy, and environmental dimensions, empowering them to convey these issues clearly to the public.
This knowledge-sharing is critical in fostering informed media coverage and driving meaningful discussions on global solutions to plastic pollution.
INC-5 concluded without reaching an agreement on a new global plastic treaty. While progress was made in the discussions, key decisions remain unresolved. The work will continue into 2025, as we remain committed to supporting the process and collaborating with journalist to address the global plastic crisis.
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