Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal
Summary
Talks in Geneva to create a global agreement to reduce plastic pollution ended without a deal. Delegates from over 180 countries could not agree on a treaty, particularly on whether to focus on reducing plastic production or only managing waste. The meeting ended without a clear plan for the next steps.Key Facts
- The talks aimed to develop a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution.
- Delegates from more than 1,000 participants representing 180 countries attended the meeting.
- The negotiations faced a split between countries wanting to reduce plastic production and those focusing only on waste management.
- A draft treaty text presented by the negotiating committee was not agreed upon.
- The High Ambition Coalition advocated for limits on plastic production and phasing out toxic chemicals.
- Oil-producing countries, known as the Like-Minded Group, wanted a narrower focus on waste management.
- The next steps for continuing the negotiations are not defined yet.
- A seventh round of talks is possible, though no date has been set.
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