The world is gearing up for a final Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting in Geneva, where nations will aim to agree on a legally binding text to combat plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Significant progress has been made between the first and the second part of the fifth INC meeting. The Chair has been successful in building the momentum needed to arrive at a decision in Geneva.

The pressing questions, however, remain. Will the final text be robust, actionable and financially strong to lead us to a world free from plastic pollution?