Professor Alex Godoy has been appointed Scientific Advisor to the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution.
Key Takeaways
- Professor Alex Godoy-Faúndez has been appointed Scientific Advisor to the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution.
- Godoy’s expertise lies in circular economy models, focusing on resource efficiency and material recovery, especially in electronic waste.
- He has contributed to international initiatives developing circular economy standards and collaborating with various scientific organisations.
- In his advisory role, Godoy will support evidence-based negotiations by identifying knowledge gaps and fostering alignment among stakeholders.
- This appointment underscores the significance of science-based solutions in tackling plastic pollution and enhancing international environmental governance.
Professor Alex Godoy-Faúndez, Chair of WtERT Chile, has been appointed Scientific Advisor to the Chair’s team of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution. The INC, convened by the United Nations Environment Programme, is tasked with developing a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution.
This process is a significant ongoing environmental negotiation that affects global material systems and the transition to a circular economy.
Expertise in Circular Economy
Godoy’s appointment is a result of his contributions to Waste-to-Value approaches, particularly focusing on circular economy models for bio-resources and electronic waste. His work has been developed in collaboration with recyclers and industry stakeholders. In this way, they advance practical solutions for resource efficiency and material recovery.
He has contributed to international initiatives such as the International Science Council and the International Organization for Standardization. There, he was involved in developing circular economy standards. His experience also includes work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, and the Unesco Science Report.
Role in Negotiations
In his advisory capacity, Godoy will provide scientific and technical expertise to support the evidence-based negotiations. His role includes helping to identify knowledge gaps, clarifying key definitions, and fostering alignment between countries, industries, and scientific communities.
The appointment highlights the role of science-based circular economy solutions in addressing plastic pollution. Furthermore, it reinforces the contribution of WtERT’s global network to international environmental governance.
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