LocationsUNDP at the resumed fifth session of the plastics treaty negotiations (INC-5.2)
August 5, 2025
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August 14, 2025
Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Event overview
The second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5.2), is scheduled to take place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Events featuring UNDP
UNDP will be on the ground as an observer to follow the negotiations. Our delegation will also participate in several events ahead of INC-5.2. Please find a list of events below and feel free to reach out to plastics@undp.org with any questions.
Beating Plastic Pollution: Solutions Day
03. August 2025 | 08:00 - 16:00 | World Economic Forum Headquarters, Geneva
This event is hosted by the World Economic Forum's Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) and its partners. UNDP is hosting the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) secretariat in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Lao PDR, Pakistan, Philippines, and Viet Nam and will participate and speak at this event.
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Plastic Reboot: Discussion and Reception
03. August 2025 | 17:00 - 19:00 | InterContinental, Geneva
This event is hosted by the Global Environment Facility's Plastic Reboot Integrated Program and its partners. UNDP is supporting country projects in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jordan and Senegal. Register here.
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Multistakeholder Forum
04. August 2025 | 13:00 - 17:30 | Palais des Nations, Geneva
This event is hosted by the Government of Switzerland and will bring together representatives from Members of the Committee, NGOs, civil society, and other key stakeholders to foster inclusive dialogue and build momentum. UNDP will be moderating Panel 4 of the event. Register here.
