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Table of contents:

Preface
Abstract
Zusammenfassung

1 Introduction
2 The challenge of plastic pollution and the case for a multilateral convention

• 2.1 Sources of plastic pollution
• 2.2 A transnational problem that gets bigger the smaller it becomes
• 2.3 Costs of inaction and the benefits of addressing plastic waste
• 2.4 Sustainable plastics? On the role of technological innovation

3 Existing frameworks: Taking stock and identifying gaps

• 3.1 Marine-based treaties and voluntary frameworks
• 3.2 The Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste and voluntary land-based frameworks
• 3.3 Regional agreements and subnational efforts
• 3.4 Strengths, weaknesses and gaps of existing institutions

4 Core elements of a plastics convention: Binding goals and flexible means

• 4.1 A binding goal to eliminate plastic pollution
• 4.2 National implementation plans
• 4.3 Supporting capacity development and innovation measures
• 4.4 Stringent follow-up and review
• 4.5 Meaningful multi-stakeholder involvement

5 Recommendations on commencing negotiations and complementary measures

• 5.1 Forging a movement
• 5.2 Getting a mandate to launch negotiations

6 Conclusion: Towards a global plastics convention?

List of Abbreviations
List of Interviews
Bibliography