Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement
Summary
Talks in Geneva to create a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended without an agreement. Nations discussed how to limit plastic production and control chemicals used in plastics but could not reach a consensus. Efforts will continue, but a new date for the negotiations is not set yet.Key Facts
- The talks in Geneva lasted 11 days but ended without a treaty on plastic pollution.
- Nations were divided on whether to limit plastic production and control toxic chemicals.
- Most plastic is produced using fossil fuels.
- The United States, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait opposed limits on plastic production.
- These countries prefer focusing on waste management, product design, recycling, and reuse.
- Two drafts of treaty text were presented, but no agreement was made to use either.
- Representatives from 184 countries participated in the discussions.
- The meeting built on earlier discussions held in South Korea, which also did not achieve a treaty.
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