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[June 4 Webinar]([link removed])

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Healthy oceans are critical to life on Earth, providing vast psychological and social benefits in addition to sustaining physical life. But the oceans are facing a crisis—harmed by emissions from fossil fuel extraction and plastic production and widespread pollution at sea. Each year, [11 million metric tons]([link removed]) of plastics enter the oceans, with an [estimated 170 trillion microplastics]([link removed]) now circulating within them. Half of all [sea turtles]([link removed]) have likely ingested plastic, and by
2050, nearly all [seabirds]([link removed]) may too.

In honor of World Oceans Day in June, we’ll host a timely conversation with leading scientists, advocates, and policy experts on the path to a strong United Nations Global Plastics Treaty, with a special focus on how the treaty may affect the world’s oceans. With the next negotiating round set for August in Geneva, Switzerland, and just ahead of the [UN Ocean Conference]([link removed]), this webinar will explore what’s at stake in the treaty negotiations, the barriers to progress, and what world leaders must do to protect the oceans from plastics and other harms.

Joining the discussion will be: Christopher Chin, Founder and Executive Director, [COARE]([link removed]); Graham Forbes, Global Plastics Campaign Lead, [Greenpeace]([link removed]); and Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder and Executive Director, [Azul]([link removed]). The webinar will be moderated by Kathryn Nelson, [Plastic Free Mermaid]([link removed]).

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DATE: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
TIME: 2-3 pm PT | 5-6 pm ET
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We look forward to your participation!

[Rachel Bustamante]

Rachel Bustamante
Campaign Coordinator
Plastic Pollution Coalition

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