Plastic pollution: the plastic treaty setback in Geneva and the road ahead
Felix Philipp
Circular Economy and Materials Research Lead, Lombard Odier Investment Managers
key takeaways.
- Divisions persist between countries seeking to limit production and those focussing on waste management
- Plastic pollution carries major health and climate costs, far beyond visible waste
- The absence of an ambitious treaty opens the door to regional coalitions and decentralised initiatives
- Markets, finance, and innovation are already accelerating the shift toward sustainable alternatives.
Geneva’s negotiations on plastics failed, but they open the way to regional, industrial, and financial solutions.
Understanding the impasse
The stakes beyond waste
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Emerging alternatives
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Lessons and opportunities
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