Civil society groups have addressed the urgent need to combat plastic pollution at the ongoing third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution. One such organistion, BAN Toxics, expressed concerns over plastic pollution crisis Philippines is grappling with.
“The Philippines is at a critical juncture in the battle against plastic pollution. Our country’s unique biodiversity, alongside the health, welfare and sources of livelihood of our people, deserve protection, and we must act decisively,” said Jam Lorenzo from BAN Toxics’ Policy Development and Research Unit, at the seven-day event that began at the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya on November 13, 2023.
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