tess-dpp-plenary-statement_26-jan-90874a0414f0a01f.pdf

TESS supports the WTO's Dialogue on Plastics Pollution (DPP) and its draft Ministerial Statement for MC13, emphasizing that trade policies are essential tools for addressing plastic pollution. TESS advocates for a post-MC13 workplan that includes 'deep-dive sessions' on challenges like single-use plastics and sachets, particularly focusing on the needs of developing countries, LDCs, and SIDS. The statement also highlights TESS's upcoming initiatives, including a panel at MC13 and a seminar with the World Customs Organization on Harmonized System (HS) amendments.

• TESS views the revised draft of the Ministerial Statement for MC13 and the associated list of compilations as positive steps that demonstrate the high priority DPP members place on plastic pollution and the potential for trade-related cooperation.
• The DPP process is intended to complement and contribute to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, acting as a venue for voluntary measures to combat pollution while INC negotiations continue.
• Trade policies are already utilized by both developed and developing WTO Members to address plastic pollution, and TESS suggests that the post-MC13 workplan should include focused 'deep-dive sessions' on specific challenges such as single-use plastics, non-plastic substitutes, and problematic packaging like sachets.
• TESS recommends that the DPP workplan prioritize the interests of developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs), and small-island developing states (SIDS), including discussions on Aid for Trade needs and partnership opportunities.
• TESS is coordinating with the World Customs Organization (WCO) regarding potential plastics-related Harmonized System (HS) amendments being reviewed in May and September 2024, urging DPP and INC Members to coordinate with their customs administrations.

APA

Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (n.d.). tess-dpp-plenary-statement_26-jan-90874a0414f0a01f.pdf. https://lyrical-cormorant.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/images/Publications/TESS-DPP-Plenary-Statement_26-Jan.pdf?dm=1707857737

Chicago

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Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{forumontradeenvironmentthesdgsndtessdppplenarystatement26jan90874a0414f0a01fpdf, author = {{Forum on Trade, Environment, \& the SDGs}}, title = {{tess-dpp-plenary-statement\_26-jan-90874a0414f0a01f.pdf}}, publisher = {Forum on Trade, Environment, \& the SDGs}, url = {https://lyrical-cormorant.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/images/Publications/TESS-DPP-Plenary-Statement_26-Jan.pdf?dm=1707857737}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }