Global Plastics Policy: What Happens Now?

What does global progress on plastic waste look like without a U.N. plastics treaty? How can governments, industry, and civil society create the enabling conditions that businesses need to invest in circular solutions?

The treaty may be stalled, but the work isn’t. Companies still need clear frameworks to guide investment decisions. Governments still need policy models that deliver real results. This session explores how stakeholders are building plastic policy momentum outside of multilateral agreements through regional collaboration, industry-led standards, and frameworks designed to drive measurable environmental outcomes. Join us to hear where global plastic policy stands today and what’s driving progress outside the treaty negotiations.