Did you know that each year, the plastics industry receives $45 billion worth of direct & indirect plastics subsidies annually? Even while a Plastics Treaty is being negotiated, public funds continue to be used to incentivise the production of plastics.

But what really are ‘plastic subsidies’, and why is it important to learn about them before the final Global Plastics Treaty 5.2 negotiations this August?

Sponsored by Children & Youth Major Group to UNEP (CYMG), 'Plastic Subsidies 101' features expert speakers who will discuss what ‘plastic subsidies’ are, how they work and how subsidies could be used to help the world transition away from its addiction to plastic.

Find out:

✅ Why two little words  ‘plastic subsidies’ are so crucial in final treaty text.

✅ How subsidies can support innovative technologies reducing our reliance on plastic.

Speakers:

📌Ronald Steenblik - Author of QUNO Plastic Subsidies report

📌Dr. Alexandra Harrington - Chair of IUCL WECL Task Force on Plastic Pollution, host of CYMG’s 'MEA Bootcamp' & lecturer at Lancaster University

📌Kirving Lañas, Deputy Lead Plastic Negotiator - Member of Panama delegation 

With an introduction by Shellan Saling of CYMG, moderator of CYMG’s MEA Bootcamp

This webinar will be moderated by Zara Hawkins of Hidden Plastic (with technical support by Ashton!)

📅 DATE: Saturday, May 17th
⏰ TIME: 1pm UTC

➡️ TO REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LVCogiQ9TFO0pYV9ThySSA