Who are the Observers of the INC on Plastic Pollution?
The modalities for participation of Observers in the INC sessions are provided for in Rule 55 and Rule 56 of the Draft Rules of Procedure. The following categories of Observers can participate in the sessions of the INC:
- Accredited Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs);
- United Nations (UN) System entities; and
- Accredited Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs).
More information available in the below Observers Engagement Guide.
Observers Engagement Guide
This guide provides an overview on the modalities for Observers’ participation and engagement in the INC process. It serves as a resource for easy access of information and opportunities for Observers, with useful links and relevant instructions before and during INC sessions.
This guide also provides information to Organizations seeking information on accreditation.
Events and updates
Fifth Session, Part One (INC-5.1)
📄 Observers from NGOs selected for travel support to INC-5
▶️ Conversation with Observers
▶️ Informal webinars prior to INC-5
Fourth Session (INC-4)
📄 Observers from NGOs selected for travel support to INC-4
▶️ Conversation with Observers
▶️ Informal webinars prior to INC-4
Third Session (INC-3)
📄 Observers from NGOs selected for travel support to INC-3
▶️ Conversation with Observers
▶️ Webinars on written submissions and substantive topics prior to INC-3
Second Session (INC-2)
📄 Observers from NGOs selected for travel support to INC-2
▶️ Conversation with Observers
▶️ Webinars for written submissions
▶️ Technical webinars prior to INC-2
First Session (INC-1)
▶️ Multi-stakeholder Forum | Stakeholder Dialogue
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Feedback
2025
Letter from the Aotearoa Plastic Pollution Alliance (APPA) (20 February 2025)
Letter from GAIA (19 February 2025)
Letter from ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (19 February 2025)
Letter from the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (19 February 2025)
Letter from the Women's Major Group to UNEP (17 February 2025)
Letter from the Abya Yala network for the reduction of plastic production with binding global goals (13 February 2025)
Letter from the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty (11 February 2025)
>Response letter from the Bureau of the INC (17 March 2025)
Letter from International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) (17 January 2025)
> Response letter from the INC Chair to the letter from International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) (24 January 2025)
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2024
Letter from NGOs across the world (September 2024)
Letter from 143 civil society organizations (2 August 2024)
Letter from International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) (18 July 2024)
Response from the INC Executive Secretary to Observer organizations (5 July 2024)
Letter from representatives of civil society and rights holders (2 July 2024)
Letter from the Latin American and Caribbean Network for the reduction of plastic production with binding global targets English | Spanish (27 June 2024)
Letter from International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) (12 June 2024)
Letter from the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty (21 May 2024)
> Response from the INC Chair and the INC Executive Secretary to the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty (10 July 2024)Letter from the coordination team of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty (29 April 2024)
Letter from civil society organizations: English | Spanish | French (17 April 2024)
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2023
Contacts
INC Secretariat: unep-incplastic.secretariat@un.org
Registration enquiries: unep-incplastic.registration@un.org
Media enquiries: unep-incplastic.media@un.org
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