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Affiliated network
Youth Plastic Action Network (YPAN)
Empowers youth in global efforts to end plastic pollution through treaty negotiations and youth-led action.
Plastic actionNetwork contact
News and events
YPAN keeps youth advocates close to treaty moments, consultations, stakeholder events, and youth-led actions connected to ending plastic pollution.
Youth events around INC-5.2 and the global plastics treaty processPreparatory meetings for youth delegates and observersWebinars and briefings on upstream measures, binding rules, and implementation
Engagement avenues
The network coordinates youth participation in plastic governance, with emphasis on the INC process, future treaty implementation, submissions, and shared advocacy positions.
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollutionYouth statements, submissions, and position papersCapacity building for meaningful participation in negotiationsCollaboration with youth-led and youth-serving organizations
MEA Bootcamp
Our signature capacity-building initiative has trained over 10,000 young people on multilateral environmental agreements and youth engagement in environmental governance. The bootcamp equips youth with knowledge of international environmental law, treaty processes, and practical advocacy skills.
Explore the MEA BootcampGet involved
Organizations and non-affiliated individuals can follow CYMG opportunities and connect with the network as observers, contributors, or active volunteers.
Join YPANNetwork activity
Past meetings, webinars, network launches, and youth-facing opportunities linked to this network.
Youth Event at INC-5.2
Youth for a Plastic-Free Future connected local action with global plastic treaty negotiations in Geneva.
OpenMaking Waves on Plastic Pollution
The launch event for the Youth Plastic Action Network during the resumed INC-5 process.
Youth and Stakeholder Assembly on Plastic Pollution
A youth-led multistakeholder space held ahead of INC-5.1 in Busan.
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