The International 
Break Free From Plastic
Youth Summit

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For decades, plastic pollution has been contributing to the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In this session, we will learn about the history of plastic, its extractive life cycle, and what civic society groups from all around the world are doing to combat it.

45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

10 min

In March 2022, the United Nations approved an agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty. The mandate sets the stage for governments to negotiate a comprehensive and legally binding treaty that will cover measures along the entire life cycle of plastic. In this session, we will learn about the technicalities of this treaty, its coverage so far, and what it means for organizations that are working to end plastic pollution for good.

45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

10 min

The youth have shown that they have what it takes to expedite the climate movement’s demands, and inspire more people to join in the movement. In this session, we will learn about the ways that the youth can elevate their voices in the treaty process, and utilize the platforms they need to maximize their contributions.

30 min Skillshare

10 min, Main Hall

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Activating our voices to influence different stakeholders in the process is key in campaigning for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty. But how do we do this, exactly? In this session, we will learn about ways that different campaigns in different work streams contribute cumulatively to the global treaty process, and learn about how we can leverage these campaigns in influencing policy.

45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

10 min

After learning about all the ways that we can link our energy and passion towards our greater goal of ending plastic pollution, how do we figure out our possible next steps? In this session, we will have a discussion on how to get further involved with opportunities that are already happening in different regions.

45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

20 min, Main Hall