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China - Resolution Paper

The draft resolution from the Environment Committee aims to finalize a Global Plastic Treaty that emphasizes human rights and environmental protection in response to the escalating plastic pollution crisis. It proposes the establishment of a Global Plastic Fund, encourages technology transfer, and mandates the phasing out of single-use plastics while promoting biodegradable alternatives. The resolution also calls for transparent monitoring, public-private partnerships, and global awareness campaigns to support sustainable practices and reduce plastic use.

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China - Resolution Paper

The draft resolution from the Environment Committee aims to finalize a Global Plastic Treaty that emphasizes human rights and environmental protection in response to the escalating plastic pollution crisis. It proposes the establishment of a Global Plastic Fund, encourages technology transfer, and mandates the phasing out of single-use plastics while promoting biodegradable alternatives. The resolution also calls for transparent monitoring, public-private partnerships, and global awareness campaigns to support sustainable practices and reduce plastic use.

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Draft Resolution

Committee: Environment Committee (EC)

Agenda: Finalizing the Global Plastic Treaty with Guarantees for Human
Rights

Sponsor: People’s Republic of China

Preambulatory Clauses

Reaffirming the principles of the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of


Human Rights (UDHR), and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,

Alarmed by the growing threat of plastic pollution to marine ecosystems,


food security, and public health, which disproportionately affects vulnerable
communities,

Noting with concern that over 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the
oceans each year, with projections to triple by 2040 unless urgent action is
taken,

Recalling the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements


of Hazardous Wastes and China’s 2018 National Sword Policy, which
significantly reduced global plastic waste exports,

Recognizing the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities


(CBDR) and the need for fairness between developed and developing
nations,

Stressing that solutions to plastic pollution must safeguard human rights,


including access to clean water, safe food, and healthy livelihoods,

Acknowledging national sovereignty while underlining the importance of


international cooperation in addressing Transboundary pollution,

Operative Clauses

1 ,Calls for the adoption of a Global Plastic Treaty that is universal, binding,
and rooted in equity, ensuring both environmental protection and human
rights;

2, Establishes a Global Plastic Fund, financed primarily by developed


nations and administered under UN oversight, to:

Support waste management infrastructure in developing countries,

Provide resources for clean-up operations,


Ensure safeguards for the rights and safety of waste workers;

3, Encourages the creation of regional recycling and innovation hubs,


coordinated by UNEP, to develop and share technologies for sustainable
alternatives and circular economy models;

4, Requests the promotion of technology transfer from developed to


developing countries, including patents and research on biodegradable
plastics, under fair licensing agreements;

5, Affirms the need to integrate human rights protections at all stages of


waste management, including:

Fair wages and safe working conditions for waste workers,

Protection of vulnerable communities living near landfills and waterways,

Ensuring public participation in environmental decision-making;

6, Urges member states to phase out single-use plastics, with timelines


adapted to national circumstances, while promoting biodegradable and
reusable alternatives;

7, Mandates transparent monitoring and reporting of national commitments


under the treaty, while respecting sovereignty, with independent reviews
conducted every 3 years;

8, Invites public-private partnerships to scale up green industries and


provide funding, research, and technical expertise for plastic alternatives.

9, Calls for global awareness campaigns, including education in schools and


community outreach, to promote sustainable consumption and reduce plastic
use;

10, Decides to reconvene in 2 years to review progress, evaluate


compliance, and consider amendments to strengthen the treaty.

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