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Nairobi pushes bold plastics treaty, fairer global green agenda

By The Standard December 11, 2025

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Nairobi pushes bold plastics treaty, fairer global green agenda

Kenya is reclaiming its leadership on the global plastics treaty and circular economy, using Nairobi, the birthplace of the treaty mandate, to put stalled negotiations on the right track.At UNEA-7, the government is positioning itself as Africa’s lead voice on plastics diplomacy, anchored by strong domestic policies and a strategic message: The world cannot fix plastic pollution without addressing production, design and equity.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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At UNEA-7, the government is positioning itself as Africa’s lead voice on plastics diplomacy, anchored by strong domestic policies and a strategic message: The world cannot fix plastic pollution without addressing production, design and equity.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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