By Habitat Reporter Geneva, Switzerland. As the first week of negotiations on a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution comes to a close, African countries have voiced frustration over
Geneva, Switzerland. Five days into the final round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, progress remains far from what is needed to protect people and the planet. Campaigners say enough is
By Habitat Reporter Geneva, Switzerland. As governments negotiate a historic treaty to end plastic pollution, scientists are sounding the alarm over the growing health impacts of plastics — warning that the
Geneva, Switzerland. Concerns are mounting over the influence of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists in the ongoing negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty, after new analysis revealed the scale
Geneva, Switzerland. As the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty begins, hundreds of citizens and civil society organizations gathered at Place des Nations in Geneva to demand
By Habitat Reporter Geneva. A renewed call for global unity rang out at the United Nations headquarters in ongoing negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland as more than 3,700 delegates and observers
Dar es Salaam. As the world prepares for the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) to develop a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution, the Africa Major
Dar es Salaam. Keeping the ocean clean is vital for protecting marine life, maintaining ecosystem balance, supporting the blue economy and tourism, and ensuring public health and safety. However, ongoing
By Jenifer Gilla Dar es Salaam. The United Nations has joined forces with national stakeholders to call for urgent and coordinated action to combat plastic pollution, which continues to threaten
Dar es Salaam. The waste in your compound may not be just garbage—it could be a valuable resource that generates wealth and employment. Experts are urging Tanzanians to rethink waste