Magnus Løvold
@magnuslovold.bsky.social
Multilateral processes, treaty-making and diplomacy with NAIL and Lex International. Writing for Spoiler Alert and Points of Order.
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Magnus Løvold
@magnuslovold.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Palace intrigues
The plastics treaty talks in Geneva ended without a deal. As negotiators weigh their options about the way forward, troubling questions are…
medium.com
After the Geneva round of the #PlasticsTreaty talks ended without a deal, troubling questions are being raised about the role played by @unep.org Executive Director Inger Andersen — and an apparent bid to topple the Committee’s elected Chair medium.com/points-of-or...
An excellent article — a must-read for all #INC negotiators
We make a similar argument here: that the UN won't be able to deliver ambitious plastics treaty. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty
Negotiators again failed to finalize the text for a global plastics treaty in Geneva in August 2025. The talks exposed two harsh truths. Consensus on the treaty text, where no state formally objects, ...
www.science.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
An excellent article — a must-read for all #INC negotiators
“We reaffirm that all states, including in situations of occupation, are bound to fully respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law” — 🇧🇷🇨🇳🇫🇷🇯🇴🇰🇿🇿🇦 with @icrc.org announce high-level conference to uphold humanity in war in 2026 www.icrc.org/en/statement...
World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war
www.icrc.org
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
“We reaffirm that all states, including in situations of occupation, are bound to fully respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law” — 🇧🇷🇨🇳🇫🇷🇯🇴🇰🇿🇿🇦 with @icrc.org announce high-level conference to uphold humanity in war in 2026 www.icrc.org/en/statement...
Building on the legacy of the #MineBanTreaty, the #ClusterMunitionsConvention, and the #TPNW, Colombia 🇨🇴 is stepping up to host a major international conference on phasing out fossil fuels. A new Oslo/Ottawa moment is on the horizon. Way to go! fossilfueltreaty.org/phase-out-co...
Government of Colombia Announces First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, Colombia proudly announces its plan to host the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in April 2026. The ...
fossilfueltreaty.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Building on the legacy of the #MineBanTreaty, the #ClusterMunitionsConvention, and the #TPNW, Colombia 🇨🇴 is stepping up to host a major international conference on phasing out fossil fuels. A new Oslo/Ottawa moment is on the horizon. Way to go! fossilfueltreaty.org/phase-out-co...
After the Geneva round of the #PlasticsTreaty talks ended without a deal, troubling questions are being raised about the role played by @unep.org Executive Director Inger Andersen — and an apparent bid to topple the Committee’s elected Chair medium.com/points-of-or...
Palace intrigues
The plastics treaty talks in Geneva ended without a deal. As negotiators weigh their options about the way forward, troubling questions are…
medium.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
After the Geneva round of the #PlasticsTreaty talks ended without a deal, troubling questions are being raised about the role played by @unep.org Executive Director Inger Andersen — and an apparent bid to topple the Committee’s elected Chair medium.com/points-of-or...
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💣 An excellent analysis of the #PlasticsTreaty 's Whistledown (aka @magnuslovold.bsky.social) of what happened behind the scenes at the end of #INC5.2. Once again, important questions are raised about the role of UNEP, which seems to support a low-ambition treaty #Plastics
medium.com/points-of-or...
medium.com/points-of-or...
Palace intrigues
The plastics treaty talks in Geneva ended without a deal. As negotiators weigh their options about the way forward, troubling questions are…
medium.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💣 An excellent analysis of the #PlasticsTreaty 's Whistledown (aka @magnuslovold.bsky.social) of what happened behind the scenes at the end of #INC5.2. Once again, important questions are raised about the role of UNEP, which seems to support a low-ambition treaty #Plastics
medium.com/points-of-or...
medium.com/points-of-or...
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#PlasticsTreaty recap post Geneva 🇨🇭
☀️ Contexte fait sa rentrée ☀️
Pour notre premier briefing, retour sur les négociations internationales sur le traité plastiques qui se sont tenues du 5 au 14 août.
@lauramercier.bsky.social a couvert l'événement depuis Genève ⤵️
www.contexte.com/fr/article/e...
Pour notre premier briefing, retour sur les négociations internationales sur le traité plastiques qui se sont tenues du 5 au 14 août.
@lauramercier.bsky.social a couvert l'événement depuis Genève ⤵️
www.contexte.com/fr/article/e...
Après Genève, les négociations sur le traité plastiques sont dans l’impasse - Contexte
La communauté internationale a quitté la Suisse, le 15 août, comme elle avait quitté Busan huit mois plus tôt : dans la confusion et sans traité plastiques. Beaucoup d’obstruction, de fortes oppositio...
www.contexte.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#PlasticsTreaty recap post Geneva 🇨🇭
🇺🇳 #PlasticsTreaty endgame, Geneva.
This afternoon, Ambassador Luis Vayas of Ecuador will table his own “compromise text” — a make-or-break move to break the deadlock and push the talks towards a deal to end plastic pollution. 🧵
This afternoon, Ambassador Luis Vayas of Ecuador will table his own “compromise text” — a make-or-break move to break the deadlock and push the talks towards a deal to end plastic pollution. 🧵
August 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🇺🇳 #PlasticsTreaty endgame, Geneva.
This afternoon, Ambassador Luis Vayas of Ecuador will table his own “compromise text” — a make-or-break move to break the deadlock and push the talks towards a deal to end plastic pollution. 🧵
This afternoon, Ambassador Luis Vayas of Ecuador will table his own “compromise text” — a make-or-break move to break the deadlock and push the talks towards a deal to end plastic pollution. 🧵
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New blog post! Here at the #plasticstreaty negotiations, some countries are arguing for a weak treaty on the grounds that plastic producing countries won't join a strong one. Here's a short rebuttal: medium.com/@climatesail... 🧵
A Strong Plastics Treaty Will Help Solve Plastic Pollution, With or Without Big Plastic Producers
In Geneva, 178 countries have gathered to finalize a treaty to end plastic pollution, but the negotiations are stalled. A supermajority…
medium.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
New blog post! Here at the #plasticstreaty negotiations, some countries are arguing for a weak treaty on the grounds that plastic producing countries won't join a strong one. Here's a short rebuttal: medium.com/@climatesail... 🧵
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… And they’re back! PlastiSphere’s host @anjakrieger.bsky.social interviews the close observer and analyst of the Plastic Treaty Negotiations, @magnuslovold.bsky.social, to get a read on where things stand half-way through this supposedly last session (INC-5.2) of those negotiations.
How (Not) to Make a Plastics Treaty - Update from Geneva
Stream How (Not) to Make a Plastics Treaty - Update from Geneva by Plastisphere Podcast on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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August 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
… And they’re back! PlastiSphere’s host @anjakrieger.bsky.social interviews the close observer and analyst of the Plastic Treaty Negotiations, @magnuslovold.bsky.social, to get a read on where things stand half-way through this supposedly last session (INC-5.2) of those negotiations.
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Five days into the last round of #plasticstreaty negotiations, @magnuslovold.bsky.social and I got together to discuss where we stand. Listen here 🎧
#INC52
on.soundcloud.com/E1eFAK5VLUZF...
#INC52
on.soundcloud.com/E1eFAK5VLUZF...
How (Not) to Make a Plastics Treaty - Update from Geneva
The podcast on plastic, people, and the planet by @anjakrieger.
Plastics have become the basis for our modern lives, but they also pollute the planet. Will we be able to develop a healthy relationshi
soundcloud.com
August 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Five days into the last round of #plasticstreaty negotiations, @magnuslovold.bsky.social and I got together to discuss where we stand. Listen here 🎧
#INC52
on.soundcloud.com/E1eFAK5VLUZF...
#INC52
on.soundcloud.com/E1eFAK5VLUZF...
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Hi #INC5👋 from 1972 when the @washingtonpost.com ran this lede: “We are all just a little bit plastic now.” 😮💨
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Said the White House’s Council on Env Quality, “I know this is going to be a significant future issue… potentially our next bad one.” Re: #phthalates
#plasticstreaty
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Said the White House’s Council on Env Quality, “I know this is going to be a significant future issue… potentially our next bad one.” Re: #phthalates
#plasticstreaty
August 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hi #INC5👋 from 1972 when the @washingtonpost.com ran this lede: “We are all just a little bit plastic now.” 😮💨
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Said the White House’s Council on Env Quality, “I know this is going to be a significant future issue… potentially our next bad one.” Re: #phthalates
#plasticstreaty
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Said the White House’s Council on Env Quality, “I know this is going to be a significant future issue… potentially our next bad one.” Re: #phthalates
#plasticstreaty
Six days left.
The #PlasticsTreaty talks are — again — drowning in brackets.
Take control of the pen. Or watch the deal disappear into a black hole.
medium.com/points-of-or...
The #PlasticsTreaty talks are — again — drowning in brackets.
Take control of the pen. Or watch the deal disappear into a black hole.
medium.com/points-of-or...
Ink Wars, Episode 5.2 — Return of the Brackets
GENEVA, 8 AUGUST 2025: If the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution had a face, it would mirror mission commander…
medium.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Six days left.
The #PlasticsTreaty talks are — again — drowning in brackets.
Take control of the pen. Or watch the deal disappear into a black hole.
medium.com/points-of-or...
The #PlasticsTreaty talks are — again — drowning in brackets.
Take control of the pen. Or watch the deal disappear into a black hole.
medium.com/points-of-or...
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Nice piece on #plasticstreaty dynamics and the possible ways toward an effective treaty news.mongabay.com/2025/07/as-u...
As UN plastic treaty talks face possible deadlock, what are the ways forward?
Historically, most United Nations agreements have been reached by consensus. But based on recent events, this no longer seems likely for achieving a fully effective global treaty on plastic pollution,...
news.mongabay.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Nice piece on #plasticstreaty dynamics and the possible ways toward an effective treaty news.mongabay.com/2025/07/as-u...
On 5 August, the final act of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations resumes in Geneva.
The big question? Not what’s in the treaty, but whether negotiators will have the courage to move ahead without spoilers. 🧵
The big question? Not what’s in the treaty, but whether negotiators will have the courage to move ahead without spoilers. 🧵
July 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
On 5 August, the final act of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations resumes in Geneva.
The big question? Not what’s in the treaty, but whether negotiators will have the courage to move ahead without spoilers. 🧵
The big question? Not what’s in the treaty, but whether negotiators will have the courage to move ahead without spoilers. 🧵
Why is the CEO of the world’s largest de-mining NGO defending landmines?
James Cowan of @thehalotrust.bsky.social has publicly supported the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine — even suggesting the Mine Ban Treaty should be revised 🧵
James Cowan of @thehalotrust.bsky.social has publicly supported the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine — even suggesting the Mine Ban Treaty should be revised 🧵
July 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Why is the CEO of the world’s largest de-mining NGO defending landmines?
James Cowan of @thehalotrust.bsky.social has publicly supported the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine — even suggesting the Mine Ban Treaty should be revised 🧵
James Cowan of @thehalotrust.bsky.social has publicly supported the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine — even suggesting the Mine Ban Treaty should be revised 🧵
If there was ever any doubt why France 🇫🇷 tried to stop @who.int from revisiting the health impacts of nuclear war at #WHA78 last night—this is why.
For decades, France & other nuclear powers have tried to bury the truth about these weapons @jonhenley.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
For decades, France & other nuclear powers have tried to bury the truth about these weapons @jonhenley.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
France spent €90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests
Documents suggest campaign to discredit revelation that tests contaminated many more people than acknowledged
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
If there was ever any doubt why France 🇫🇷 tried to stop @who.int from revisiting the health impacts of nuclear war at #WHA78 last night—this is why.
For decades, France & other nuclear powers have tried to bury the truth about these weapons @jonhenley.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
For decades, France & other nuclear powers have tried to bury the truth about these weapons @jonhenley.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Great piece by @magnuslovold.bsky.social Watch this space on whether nuclear allies are willing to support international efforts by @who.int to examine the effects of a nuclear war on health and health services. is.gd/RMMhLu
May 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Great piece by @magnuslovold.bsky.social Watch this space on whether nuclear allies are willing to support international efforts by @who.int to examine the effects of a nuclear war on health and health services. is.gd/RMMhLu
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"This is not a technical debate. It is a defining moment for international law — and for the future of warfare. At its core, it is about our capacity as a species to master the technologies we create." #AutonomousWeapons #KillerRobots
Spoiler Alert: humanity at a crossroads. Here's what to watch as states meet next week to address #KillerRobots in New York #AutonomousWeapons shorturl.at/qi117
UN Talks on Autonomous Weapons: What to watch on 12–13 May
After a decade of talks, will the UN provide a path toward a treaty to ban machines that kill without human control?
shorturl.at
May 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"This is not a technical debate. It is a defining moment for international law — and for the future of warfare. At its core, it is about our capacity as a species to master the technologies we create." #AutonomousWeapons #KillerRobots
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Did the #plasticstreaty negotiations fail? Not so fast! The process is far from over.
For an update on where we stand and what’s to come, listen to the new plastisphere.earth episode 🎧
You'll hear from
💡 @magnuslovold.bsky.social
🦸Chris Dixon @eia-news.bsky.social
🧢 @andresdelcas.bsky.social
For an update on where we stand and what’s to come, listen to the new plastisphere.earth episode 🎧
You'll hear from
💡 @magnuslovold.bsky.social
🦸Chris Dixon @eia-news.bsky.social
🧢 @andresdelcas.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Did the #plasticstreaty negotiations fail? Not so fast! The process is far from over.
For an update on where we stand and what’s to come, listen to the new plastisphere.earth episode 🎧
You'll hear from
💡 @magnuslovold.bsky.social
🦸Chris Dixon @eia-news.bsky.social
🧢 @andresdelcas.bsky.social
For an update on where we stand and what’s to come, listen to the new plastisphere.earth episode 🎧
You'll hear from
💡 @magnuslovold.bsky.social
🦸Chris Dixon @eia-news.bsky.social
🧢 @andresdelcas.bsky.social
Spoiler Alert: humanity at a crossroads. Here's what to watch as states meet next week to address #KillerRobots in New York #AutonomousWeapons shorturl.at/qi117
UN Talks on Autonomous Weapons: What to watch on 12–13 May
After a decade of talks, will the UN provide a path toward a treaty to ban machines that kill without human control?
shorturl.at
May 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Spoiler Alert: humanity at a crossroads. Here's what to watch as states meet next week to address #KillerRobots in New York #AutonomousWeapons shorturl.at/qi117
To keep up with the latest on the process toward a treaty on autonomous weapons #KillerRobots, subscribe to Anna Hehir & Maggie Munro's excellent newsletter @futureoflife.org autonomousweapons.org
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April 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
To keep up with the latest on the process toward a treaty on autonomous weapons #KillerRobots, subscribe to Anna Hehir & Maggie Munro's excellent newsletter @futureoflife.org autonomousweapons.org
Algeria 🇩🇿stands as an "outstanding example" of what sustained #mineaction can achieve, said Ambassador Rachid Bladehane of Algeria to the UN in Geneva
Crucial to get these hard-won experiences conveyed to countries in Europe at this moment spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
Crucial to get these hard-won experiences conveyed to countries in Europe at this moment spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
April 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Algeria 🇩🇿stands as an "outstanding example" of what sustained #mineaction can achieve, said Ambassador Rachid Bladehane of Algeria to the UN in Geneva
Crucial to get these hard-won experiences conveyed to countries in Europe at this moment spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
Crucial to get these hard-won experiences conveyed to countries in Europe at this moment spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
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Excellent article on the cruel and incomprehensible decision of #Finland & #Latvia gvts to leave the #minebantreaty, with #Poland, #Lithuania, and #Estonia likely to follow close behind. @magnuslovold.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
Theatre of the Cruel
As European countries announce their withdrawal from the Mine Ban Convention, questions mount over what, exactly, they hope to achieve.
spoileralerts.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Excellent article on the cruel and incomprehensible decision of #Finland & #Latvia gvts to leave the #minebantreaty, with #Poland, #Lithuania, and #Estonia likely to follow close behind. @magnuslovold.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
Poland and the Baltics want landmines back. Finland just joined them. This isn’t strategy — it’s security theatre. And the ones who’ll pay for it? Their own civilians @minefreeworld.bsky.social @icrc.org spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
Theatre of the Cruel
As European countries announce their withdrawal from the Mine Ban Convention, questions mount over what, exactly, they hope to achieve.
spoileralerts.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Poland and the Baltics want landmines back. Finland just joined them. This isn’t strategy — it’s security theatre. And the ones who’ll pay for it? Their own civilians @minefreeworld.bsky.social @icrc.org spoileralerts.substack.com/p/theatre-of...
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MAC's statement on the recent recommendation from that Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland leave the Ottawa Treaty.
www.minesactioncanada.org/balticsandpo...
@um.fi, @radek-sikorski.bsky.social ky.social, @tsahkna.bsky.social bsky.social, @baibabraze.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social
www.minesactioncanada.org/balticsandpo...
@um.fi, @radek-sikorski.bsky.social ky.social, @tsahkna.bsky.social bsky.social, @baibabraze.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social
Mines Action Canada Calls on Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland to Stay in Ottawa Treaty
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact
www.minesactioncanada.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
MAC's statement on the recent recommendation from that Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland leave the Ottawa Treaty.
www.minesactioncanada.org/balticsandpo...
@um.fi, @radek-sikorski.bsky.social ky.social, @tsahkna.bsky.social bsky.social, @baibabraze.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social
www.minesactioncanada.org/balticsandpo...
@um.fi, @radek-sikorski.bsky.social ky.social, @tsahkna.bsky.social bsky.social, @baibabraze.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social