United Nations Environment Programme Seeks Legal Consultant for Plastic Pollution Treaty Development
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is actively seeking a Legal Consultant to provide crucial advisory services for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). This committee is tasked with developing an international legally binding instrument aimed at addressing plastic pollution, including its impact on the marine environment. The resolution to establish this instrument, 5/14 on plastic pollution, was adopted during the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The Legal Consultant's role will involve conducting legal research, preparing essential documents, and offering strategic advice on governance frameworks. This position, based in Nairobi, is expected to last for eight months and requires collaboration with various intergovernmental bodies and the coordination of junior officers. The UNEP's Law Division, which leads the organization's efforts in environmental law and governance, will oversee this role, ensuring the development, negotiation, and adoption of... 
