Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean Denounce the Exclusion of Civil Society from Negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty
Civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean are protesting their exclusion from key negotiations regarding the Global Plastics Treaty. They argue that 'informal' meetings held by government delegations lack transparency and prevent meaningful public input.
Why it matters
The exclusion of non-governmental voices raises concerns about the legitimacy and effectiveness of international environmental agreements in addressing pollution.
August 2026—Civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean denounce the lack of opportunities for effective participation in the negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty and warn of the impact this situation has on the transparency and legitimacy of the process.
The organizations, which have been following the negotiations since 2022, note that throughout 2026, heads of government delegations have participated in so-called “informal” meetings to discuss substantive aspects of the treaty, while observer organizations have been denied access to these forums.
Instead, they have been invited to virtual meetings with the Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), led by Ambassador Julio Cordano, in which the primary means of interaction available is a chat function.
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