The UNEA resolution (5/14) requested the UNEP Executive Director to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop "the instrument," which is to be based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full life cycle of plastic, including its production, design, and disposal.
Third Part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.3)
The third part of the fifth session (INC-5.3) took place on 7 February 2026 at the Geneva International Convention Centre (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Second Part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.2)
The second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2) took place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
First Part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.1)
The first part of the fifth session (INC-5.1) took place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Republic of Korea.
Ad Hoc Intersessional Open-ended Expert Groups
At its fourth session (INC-4), the Committee decided to establish two ad hoc intersessional open-ended expert groups.
Fourth Session (INC-4)
The fourth session (INC-4) took place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada.
Third Session (INC-3)
The third session (INC-3) took place from 13 to 19 November 2023 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Second Session (INC-2)
The second session (INC-2) took place from 29 May to 2 June 2023 at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters in Paris, France.
First Session (INC-1)
The first session (INC-1) took place from 28 November to 2 December 2022 at the Punta del Este Convention and Exhibition Centre in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group
In response to resolution 5/14, the UNEP Executive Director convened an Ad hoc Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) to prepare for the work of the INC. The meeting was held from 30 May to 1 June 2022 in Dakar, Senegal in a hybrid format.
Final outcome summary on the proposed approach to the work of the INC.
