Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close
Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production.
Advocates Say Plastics Treaty Draft Falls Far Short as Talks Near Deadline
The current text excludes key demands, including a binding limit on plastic production and a ban on dangerous additives.
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As countries meet to agree a landmark plastics treaty, is recycling or producing less the answer?
Even if 50 per cent more plastic was recycled there would still be a pollution problem, a French minister said this week. View on euronews
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
UN talks struggle for breakthrough on plastics treaty as deadline looms
The chairman of talks aiming for an international treaty to rein in pollution from plastics issued a document on Friday outlining measures that could furnish the basis of a pact, in an attempt to spur discussions as a Dec.
Another push for production caps at plastics treaty talks
More than 85 nations, including all 27 members of the European Union, are making a last-minute push to include caps on plastics production in any deal.
Plastics Treaty Negotiators Meet in Busan in Hopes of Reaching Compromise
Attendees hope to settle basic questions about a global agreement on plastic pollution.
Decisive fifth session of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty opens in Busan
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), opened today in Busan,
Plastics treaty talks clash over production limits, slow progress
Negotiations for a global plastics treaty hit a boiling point on Nov. 27, as countries accused each other of bad faith and expressed frustration over stalled talks.
Over 100 Countries Back Plastic Treaty Caps as Talks Reach Fierce Finish
Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries supportive of a pact that would cap plastic production face off against a handful of oil-producing countries who want it focused just on waste.
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution have inched closer to an agreement, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth
‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue – it is a health crisis and a significant driver of the climate ...
How theatre, music and film are helping us unlock new solutions to the world’s plastics problem
Arts-based research methods are bringing fresh perspectives as the world seeks much-needed solutions to plastic pollution.