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Philippines EMB holds public consultation for INC 5.2 to tackle global plastic pollution through a binding treaty.
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30 Jul Public Consultation Meeting on the International Negotiating Committee 5.2 Meeting

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In an attempt to reach consensus on a treaty to resolve the plague of plastic pollution, Philippines ‘ Environmental Management Bureau ( EMB ) held a public consultation on the fifth session of Intergovernmental Conference INC 5.2 Meeting. The event took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on July 30, 2025, attended by representatives from various sectors including  government agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry organizations including the Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK ) and academic institutions.

The meeting was meant to solicit opinions and suggestions on the proposed binding international legal instrument for mitigating global plastic pollution crises. Conversations during the event were lively, with members of various sectors coming up with sector-specific problems they faced as well as potential strategies to weave into the Philippines ‘ negotiation position. The meeting strengthened the importance of working together from all levels and professions, so as to formulate policies that align with the local landscape. This public consultation is a crucial part of shaping our country’s response to an imminent international agreement.

The meeting was meant to solicit opinions and suggestions on the proposed binding international legal instrument for mitigating global plastic pollution crises. Conversations during the event were lively, with members of various sectors coming up with sector-specific problems they faced as well as potential strategies to weave into the Philippines ‘ negotiation position. The meeting strengthened the importance of working together from all levels and professions, so as to formulate policies that align with the local landscape. This public consultation is a crucial part of shaping our country’s response to an imminent international agreement.

The EMB’s initiative underscores the country’s commitment in balancing  environmental and health protection and industry development. Full documentation and outcomes of the consultation are available from official UNEP website: https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/46710/Chairs_Text.pdf