The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth K.T. Sackey, has urged global leaders to adopt a plastic treaty aimed at ending the use of plastic items that are designed to be used once and discarded.

She said this in a video statement, as part of outreach efforts to bring awareness to cities’ important role in the global plastics treaty shared on the C40 and AMA social media handles to mark this year’s World Earth Day.

The first female Mayor of Accra emphasised the need for collective action to combat plastic pollution and support workers and communities in transitioning to sustainable alternatives.

Mayor Sackey emphasised the urgent need for action, stating, “Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that affects not only our local communities and workers but resonates globally.”

She highlighted the detrimental effects of plastic waste on the environment, public health, and the livelihoods of communities and informal workers.