Hope and Challenges: CBCGDF Representative on the 5th Global Plastic Pollution Negotiations | Interviewed by Caixin Weekly

Recently, Linda Wong, the editor-in-chief of the "OceanWetlands" and Chief of CBCGDF's INC-5 Delegation was interviewed by Caixin Weekly. The interview, published in the 46th issue of Caixin Weekly on November 25, 2024, features an article titled “Should Plastic Production Be Restricted at the Source? The 5th Global Plastic Negotiations Are About to Begin”. 

In the interview, Linda Wong shared her experiences and observations in multiple United Nations Environmental Assemblies (UNEA) and other related UN conferences over the past years, during which she has closely followed the evolution of plastic pollution negotiations. Although she acknowledges the immense challenges that come with tackling this issue, she remains hopeful for meaningful progress at the upcoming 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on the to-borne Plastic Pollution Treaty.


                             CBCGDF INC-5 delegation in Busan, South Korea

Currently, the CBCGDF delegation is in Busan, South Korea, participating in INC-5. With the foundation’s consistent commitment to global environmental governance, CBCGDF is looking forward to seeing international cooperation on plastic pollution and sustainability. Despite the difficulties that lie ahead, Linda Wong remains optimistic that INC-5 will pave the way for historic agreements and stronger global actions in addressing plastic pollution at its core.

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