WWF is one of the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organizations, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring the sustainable use of renewable natural resources, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
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Plastic remains in our environment for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, damaging our society, the environment and the economy. The lifetime cost of plastic produced in 2019 alone will be US$3.7 trillion, more than the GDP of India. We can’t keep paying the price of inaction. No single country can solve this global crisis alone. More than 180 UN Member States have called for the development of a global treaty to stop plastic pollution.
To protect nature and people from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution, we need an ambitious new legally binding international agreement that can hold States to a common standard of action. Through our online course, you will learn about the success criteria for a new global treaty that can efficiently address the plastic pollution crisis. This course is a perfect first step for any stakeholder, from governmental agencies to civil society organisations and businesses, to get ready for the negotiations of this new global treaty.
