When and where is the second part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.2) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution scheduled to take place?​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is:(C) August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation:

• The second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution is scheduled to take place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

• This session follows the first part (INC-5.1), which was held from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea.

Information Booster:

• INC-5.2 will focus on finalizing a global, legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

• The session will address key issues such as capping plastic production, managing plastic products and chemicals, and securing financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.

• Regional consultations are scheduled for 4 August 2025, a day before the main session begins.