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Abstract: The impacts of climate change extend to all countries and continents and have a cross-cutting effect on social, economic and ecological systems. Therefore, it is necessary to work together at the international level to effectively manage this problem. One effective method is to adopt a proper international legal framework. International legal regulation allows for the creation of common standards and rules that are followed by participating countries. The European Union is one of the most important actors in international cooperation on the environment and climate change. It has committed itself to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and is taking a wide range of measures, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting renewable energy, and promoting green development. Moreover, the EU provides various instruments and financial support to implement climate change measures. In view of this, it is important to study climate change at the international level, including the role of the EU in this regard. The purpose of the article is to examine the important role of the European Union in environmental diplomacy and combating climate change through international law. The article examines how the EU is an active participant in shaping the international legal regime on climate change. In particular, it participates in negotiations, concludes international agreements, and actively implements and enforces the obligations agreed upon under such agreements, such as the Paris Agreement Volume 32 Online ISSN 0966-1646 PubDate: Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:01:07 GMT Issue No:Vol. 32 (2023)
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Abstract: The production and generation of plastic packaging waste in the EU continues to increase, which is accompanied by several negative externalities. At the same time, reuse remains limited and recycling rates of plastic packaging are stagnating, resulting in a significant loss of materials and value to the economy. The transition towards a more circular plastic packaging chain is proposed as a solution: both plastics and packaging are highlighted as key product groups in the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plans. However, by looking specifically at the legal framework governing the life cycle of plastic packaging – EU chemicals, product and waste legislation – this research has identified barriers to the transition towards a more circular plastic packaging chain, as well as untapped solutions and incentives to stimulate this transition. It is argued that changes to the legal framework governing the life cycle of plastic packaging are therefore necessary to enable and stimulate the transition towards a more circular plastic packaging chain. Besides improving both the alignment with and the actual contribution of the provisions and instruments of the legislation to the achievement of Circular Economy (CE) objectives, the inherent interlinkages between the different life cycle stages and the legislation governing them need to be better taken into account to not only create a legal framework that is fit for purpose, but also to avoid negative effects and unlock synergies in pursuance of CE objectives. Volume 32 Online ISSN 0966-1646 PubDate: Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:01:07 GMT Issue No:Vol. 32 (2023)
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