The Road to Busan and Beyond: A United Nations Treaty on Plastics with Tara Olsen

 It’s time to talk about a United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution. After months of anticipation, this episode focuses on the treaty’s negotiating process, the main actors involved, and the key interests at play. Joined by expert guest Tara Olsen, a researcher from Lund University, the conversation explores the complexities of treaty negotiations, including the differences between signing and ratifying a treaty, the influence of international law, and the possible outcomes of the upcoming final negotiation session. Packed with insights, this episode provides a deep dive into the current state of the global effort to regulate plastic pollution and what might come next.Episode Guests: Tara Olsen Connect with Tara Olsen here.More on the Scientist’s Coalition for an Effective Plastics TreatyFollow the treaty negotiations with CIEL Follow the treaty negotiations with IISD More information about the episode and the Plastic PodcastEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website.Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Tadeo CabellosnmIrEoNgTpNsuezGnawp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.