Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (UNEP INC5.2)
- 4 Aug - 14 Aug
- Geneva, Switzerland
09:00 - 17:00 CEST
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PSI will be representing public service workers unions at the Second part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5.2). The Session will take place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The resumed session will be preceded by regional consultations on 4 August 2025.
Press Conference with Justice-Aligned Groups
On 13 August 2025, at a Press Conference of the Just Transition Alliance following the publication of the INC5.2 Chair's draft text proposal, Repon Chowdhury of ITUC spoke on behalf of the Global Labour Movement.
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On 13 August 2025, at a Press Conference of the Just Transition Alliance following the publication of the INC5.2 Chair's draft text proposal, Repon Chowdhury of ITUC spoke on behalf of the Global Labour Movement.
INC5-2 Press Conference with Justice-Aligned Groups
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Press Conference: Affected Groups Aligned for Justice
Repon Chowdhury, ITUC, spoke on behalf of the Global Labour Movement at the Press Conference of the Just Transition Alliance on August 8 during the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.
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Repon Chowdhury, ITUC, spoke on behalf of the Global Labour Movement at the Press Conference of the Just Transition Alliance on August 8 during the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.
Intervention on behalf of the Global Labour Movement at the Press Conference of the Just Transition Alliance
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Opening Statement
On August 5th, PSI spoke on behalf of the Workers and Trade Unions Major Group at the Second Part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2)
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Conversation with Observers
PSI Senior Officer, Daria Cibrario intervenes in the Conversation with Observers ahead of INC-5.2 - check out the video at 34'05.
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PSI Intervention: Conversation with Observers ahead of INC-5.2
INC 5.2 side event - Panel 2 at the Multi-Stakeholder Forum
Perspectives from the world of work, the informal sectors and indigenous peoples in the effort to tackle plastic pollution
Date: August 4, 2025, 14:20-15:10
Location: Palais de Nations, Assembly Hall
Background and Objective
The panel ‘Perspectives from the World of Work, the Informal Sectors, and Indigenous Peoples in the effort to tackle plastic pollution’ is convened as part of the Multi-Stakeholder Forum organized by Switzerland. This Forum will bring together representatives from Members of the INC, non-governmental organizations, civil society, and other key stakeholders to foster inclusive dialogue and build momentum ahead of INC-5.2.
The panel will feature reflections from diverse stakeholders on adopting a people-centered approach to the Plastics Treaty, with a particular focus on its connections to the world of work, a Just Transition and insights on the informal sector and Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge. It will also invite participants to engage in an open discussion on the importance of placing workers and communities at the heart of the treaty process.
This event is open only to all registered INC-5.2 participants (access with INC-5.2 badge).
Agenda
14:20-14:25 | Welcoming and opening remarks – ILO AP JT Moustapha Kamal Gueye 5 minutes |
14:25-14:45 | Soledad Mella, International Alliance of Waste Pickers - 7 minutes (including interpretation) Frankie Orona, Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus / Society of Native Nations- 5 minutes Ambassador Tovar da Silva Nunes, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations Office in Geneva - 5 minutes Moderation: ILO AP JT Moustapha Kamal Gueye |
14:45-15:00 | Q&A session – 15 minutes |
15:00-15:06 | Concluding reflections from Daria Cibrario, Public Services International – 3 minutes Concluding reflections from Robert Marinkovic, International Organisation of Employers – 3 minutes |
15:06-15:10 | Closing of the panel – ILO AP JT Moustapha Kamal Gueye - 4 minutes |