Until the Global Plastics Treaty is finalised, we cannot give up! In this article we will look at how we can all contribute to the success of the Global Plastics Treaty by promoting the fight against this serious pollution.
Environment
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity produces some 460 million tonnes of plastic every year and, if nothing is done, this figure will triple by 2060.
Six of the nine planetary boundaries that maintain the planet’s equilibrium, within which human life on Earth will remain possible for future generations, have already been crossed.
A few days ago, Earth Day was celebrated, promoted by the United Nations as a moment of global unity for the protection of the environment. Among the many realities and initiatives, PlasticFree stands out, which since 2019 has reaped enormous success in its initiatives to protect the environment.
The planet has shown many signs and is clearly calling for action. Nature is suffering and so are all of us who live in it. We are all connected to the Earth and by the Earth. It is time to act to ensure an environmentally responsible future for humanity.
Environmental associations are instrumental in educating and mobilising citizens for an ecologically responsible society, taking action to protect the environment and influencing public policy.
The Global Stocktake, which reviews global progress in the fight against climate change, has analysed the mitigation and adaptation processes underway. Find out what needs to be done to meet the Paris Agreement.
Launched by WWF in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has become a global movement against climate change, with more than 190 countries taking part in meaningful environmental actions such as switching off their lights to highlight the urgency of protecting our planet.
Cheap clothes seem like a golden opportunity for easy access to fashion. The fast fashion phenomenon is flooding the planet with waste, endangering entire ecosystems and people’s health.