The World Trade Organisation Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP/DPP) & the Global Plastic Treaty

This chapter examines the evolution, contents, and implications of the WTO’s Informal Dialogue on Plastics. It explores the intersection between trade and environmental objectives, the roles and interests of key stakeholders, and the relationship between the IDP/DPP and the ongoing process to develop a UN Global Plastics Treaty. The chapter argues that while the dialogue remains non-binding and exploratory, it represents a potentially significant step toward integrating environmental sustainability into global trade governance.