Plastic pollution treaty talks deadlocked as negotiations draw to a close
Summary
Countries are meeting in Geneva to discuss a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution, but they remain divided on whether to include limits on plastic production. The draft treaty focuses on widely agreed points like improving waste management and redesigning plastics for recycling, but it does not impose binding rules or limit production. Some countries, including Norway, want stricter measures, while others oppose production limits.Key Facts
- The treaty discussions involve representatives from 184 countries and over 600 organizations.
- A draft treaty emphasizes improved waste management and redesign of plastics but doesn't limit production or chemicals used in plastics.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and others have criticized the draft for lacking strong measures against plastic pollution.
- Over 100 countries want to include production limits in the treaty, along with tackling recycling and toxic chemicals.
- Oil and gas-producing nations and the plastics industry oppose production limits and prefer focusing on waste management.
- Norway is part of a coalition pushing for more comprehensive measures to reduce plastic pollution.
- Annual global plastic production exceeds 400 million tons and could increase by 70% by 2040 without changes.
- Discussions are anticipated to conclude with a new draft on Friday.
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