Where will plastic diplomacy go from here?

Blog Post | August 20, 2025 | Kristen McDonald
The last and possibly final round of Global Plastics Treaty talks ended last week in Geneva, Switzerland. The 10-day negotiation at the United Nations Geneva campus sought to finalize a new...

August 2025 Newsletter: Black carbon & plastic pollution — urgent threats we can’t ignore!

Blog Post | August 18, 2025 | Salo Aburto
Welcome to Pacific Environment’s August newsletter! This month, we spotlight the urgent threat of black carbon driving rapid Arctic ice melt and the critical actions needed to stop it. We also share...

What’s melting Arctic ice so quickly? The answers start with black carbon.

Blog Post | August 7, 2025 | Jared Saylor
Black carbon pollution is a growing threat in the Arctic, and unless international negotiators make significant changes, it will contribute to even greater climate collapse. That’s according to a new report...

Celebrating landmark plastic reduction progress in Phu Yen, Vietnam

Blog Post | July 23, 2025 | Xuan Quach
Plastic Free July is an opportunity to practice plastic reduction all month long, and to create sustainable foundations for long-term change. This July, we are proud to celebrate the results of...