Inger Andersen(@andersen_inger) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We all want to ...but how do we get there?

At I spoke to Ben Von Wong, the artist behind the plastic tap installation. Art can be a powerful, inclusive force for good & as Ben says, it leads us to have different conversations that can inspire action.

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Swahilipot Hub(@swahilipothub) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Swipe through to learn more about , a social media campaign powered by Incubator, seeking to tackle marine plastic pollution in Mombasa by advocating for improved management of plastic waste.


Swipe through to learn more about #BeatPlasticPollution, a social media campaign powered by #MombasaPlasticsPrize Incubator, seeking to tackle marine plastic pollution in Mombasa by advocating for improved management of plastic waste.

#BeatPlasticPollution
#MombasaPlasticsPrize
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UN Biodiversity(@UNBiodiversity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution threatens our planet's biodiversity.

Together, we can create a more sustainable future and protect the biodiversity that all life depends on 🐯🐮🐜🐞🐋🌱🌳🌍

Together we can

Via @UNDP_Bhutan

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World Bank Climate(@WBG_Climate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

US$50 million+ of funds have been allocated to 100+ activities across 60 countries to assist governments in identifying and implementing actions to .

Read more: wrld.bg/CWop50RBWih

US$50 million+ of #PROBLUE_Ocean funds have been allocated to 100+ activities across 60 countries to assist governments in identifying and implementing actions to #BeatPlasticPollution. 

Read more: wrld.bg/CWop50RBWih
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UN Biodiversity(@UNBiodiversity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.

It is a climate issue.
It is a biodiversity issue.
It is a health issue.

To protect people and the planet, we must .

Learn more in our new story: undp.org/popping-the-bo…
UNDP Climate

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Justin Trudeau(@JustinTrudeau) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week, our government announced Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. Because we owe it to our planet – and to our kids – to keep our communities clean and free from plastic waste.

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Environmental Management Authority(@emauthority) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.
📷 It's a climate issue.
📷 It's a nature issue.
📷 It's a health issue.
To protect people and the planet, we must hashtag .
Video courtesy: United Nations Development Programme

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UN Biodiversity(@UNBiodiversity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bioeconomy has major untapped potential to help combat the & transform our agrifood systems.

🎥Discover what Food and Agriculture Organization & countries are achieving by championing bioeconomy 👉 bit.ly/3tzpZTj

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UNDP Arab States(@UNDPArabStates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

the 🌎 produces 430 million tons of plastic per year?

Since 2022, there have been 4 meetings of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to reach a global .

Here's a recap of held recently in Canada: go.undp.org/Zpm

#DYK the 🌎 produces 430 million tons of plastic per year?

Since 2022, there have been 4 meetings of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to reach a global #PlasticsTreaty.

Here's a recap of #INC4 held recently in Canada: go.undp.org/Zpm

#BeatPlasticPollution
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UN Development(@UNDP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We must rethink our plastics dependency, as it's tied to fossil fuels.

About 4-8% of global oil is used for plastic production, a figure expected to rise to 20% by 2050.

These trends conflict with the 's 1.5°C goal: go.undp.org/1ccL

We must rethink our plastics dependency, as it's tied to fossil fuels.

About 4-8% of global oil is used for plastic production, a figure expected to rise to 20% by 2050.

These trends conflict with the #ParisAgreement's 1.5°C goal: go.undp.org/1ccL

#BeatPlasticPollution
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UNDP Arab States(@UNDPArabStates) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We must rethink our plastics dependency, as it's tied to fossil fuels.

About 4-8% of global oil is used for plastic production, a figure expected to rise to 20% by 2050.

These trends conflict with the 's 1.5°C goal: go.undp.org/1ccL

We must rethink our plastics dependency, as it's tied to fossil fuels.

About 4-8% of global oil is used for plastic production, a figure expected to rise to 20% by 2050.

These trends conflict with the #ParisAgreement's 1.5°C goal: go.undp.org/1ccL

#BeatPlasticPollution
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ಪರಿಸರ ಪರಿವಾರ(@Parisara360) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಬಳಕೆ ಇದೇ ಮಾದರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎಗ್ಗಿಲ್ಲದೆ ನಡೆದರೆ, ಅವುಗಳ ವಿಲೇವಾರಿ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕವಾಗಿ ಆಗದಿದ್ದರೆ, ಬಹುಶಃ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭೂಮಿ ಮೇಲೆ, ಮಣ್ಣು ಮತ್ತು ನೀರಿಗಿಂತ ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವೇ ಅಧಿಕವಾಗಬಹುದು.

~ ಪರಿಸರ ಪರಿವಾರ

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UNDP Egypt(@UNDPEgypt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thru , we're refusing dependency on single-use plastic, advancing clean energy & preserving protected areas.

Notable solar-powered stations are in Ras Mohamed & Sharm El Sheikh, including 280KW solar shed & 1MW rooftop station.

Thru #UNDPEUPartnership, we're refusing dependency on single-use plastic, advancing clean energy & preserving protected areas.

Notable solar-powered stations are in Ras Mohamed & Sharm El Sheikh, including 280KW solar shed & 1MW rooftop station.

#EuropeDay #BeatPlasticPollution
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Achim Steiner(@ASteiner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution is a global crisis affecting the environment, climate, and health.

In Cambodia, see how UN Development is working with the Govt of 🇰🇭to through circular economy solutions.

go.undp.org/Zxz

Plastic pollution is a global crisis affecting the environment, climate, and health. 
 
In Cambodia, see how @UNDP is working with the Govt of 🇰🇭to #BeatPlasticPollution through circular economy solutions.
 
go.undp.org/Zxz
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Small Grants Programme(@GEF_SGP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution threatens the environment and human health: it damages critical habitats, kills wildlife, fuels the climate crisis, contaminates our water, food, and air.

See how we're working with partners to : ow.ly/z18950Rx0k0

Plastic pollution threatens the environment and human health: it damages critical habitats, kills wildlife, fuels the climate crisis, contaminates our water, food, and air.

See how we're working with partners to #BeatPlasticPollution: ow.ly/z18950Rx0k0
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UN Development(@UNDP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plastic pollution is seen and felt everywhere.

Since November 2022, 4 meetings have been held to negotiate the provisions for a global .

Our plastics experts in UNDP Climate reflect on the recent meeting to . go.undp.org/Zpm

Plastic pollution is seen and felt everywhere.

Since November 2022, 4 meetings have been held to negotiate the provisions for a global #PlasticsTreaty.

Our plastics experts in @UNDPClimate reflect on the recent #INC4 meeting to #BeatPlasticPollution. go.undp.org/Zpm
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