Nairobi pushes bold plastics treaty, fairer global green agenda

Plastic dumped in Homa Bay Town on June 5, 2025. (James Omoro, Standard)

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.