French President Emmanuel Macron announced this Sunday that a “historic” international treaty will be signed in Paris at the end of May that legally commits to end plastic pollution by 2040.
Following a meeting of the G7 energy and environment ministers in Japan, Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Twitter as he continues to be under internal pressure to pass France’s unpopular pension reforms.
“All G7 countries have committed to eliminating plastic pollution by 2040! At the end of May in Paris, we will make further progress on a historic project: a legally binding international treaty to eliminate plastic pollution,” he said.
The head of the French state said that plastic pollution destroys biodiversity and the health of the planet.
Emmanuel Macron said the fight to end plastic pollution is already underway “through the circular economy, 100% recyclable materials and recycled plastic, innovation and the search for alternatives.”
“With worldwide support for this treaty, we can really make a difference,” he said.
The announcement was made as part of the G7 climate and energy summit, which was held in Sapporo (northern Japan).
The G7 is the group of the most industrialized countries in the world, which includes Germany, Canada, the United States of America, France, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, although the European Union is also represented.
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