India, April 26 -- New Delhi's position is largely unchanged from INC-3 in Nairobi, although it has introduced some new arguments; it is also trying to reinvent the concept of the "life cycle of plastic" in the negotiating arena

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) of the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEA) has commenced in Ottawa this week, attracting participation from over 170 member states. The aim is to address plastic pollution across its entire life cycle, including its impact on marine environments.

India, playing a significant role as a key representative from the Global South, holds considerable sway in these negotiations. Leading the Indian delegation at INC-4 is the Union Ministry of...