At the final round of plastic treaty negotiations, a production cap hangs in the balance
Just a day after the conclusion of the United Nations’ annual climate conference in Azerbaijan, diplomats began convening in Busan, South Korea, for a separate bout of discussions — this time over plastics.
Nations divided as Busan hosts 5th round of plastic reduction treaty negotiations
BUSAN - The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) began in Busan on Monday amid growing concerns that the outcome may result in a 'framework convention' due to persistent disagreements among countries.
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.
Plastics Treaty Negotiators Meet in Busan in Hopes of Reaching Compromise
Attendees hope to settle basic questions about a global agreement on plastic pollution.
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
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,
World meets in Busan to face challenge of out-of-control plastic pollution
Delegates from 175 countries are expected from November 25 to December 1 in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
World at crossroads as plastic pollution talks reach critical stage in Busan
The talks started in Busan, South Korea, on Monday. In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly launched a two-year process to establish a first-of-its-kind global treaty that would address the full lifecycle of plastics from production to disposal. The urgency of the mandate mirrors the urgency of the problem, the position paper said.
Fifth and final round of negotiations for Global Plastics Treaty begin in South Korea
The fifth and final round of negotiations to create a global treaty to end plastic pollution began on Monday in South Korea. The meeting, which is taking place in Busan from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, began with with officials urging participants to come up with and agree on a strong treaty to end plastic pollution.
Nations meet in Busan to address global plastic pollution crisis
In Busan, world negotiators gather for critical talks to finalize a legally-binding treaty against plastic pollution. This fifth meeting involves key stakeholders, aiming to mitigate the environmental and health impacts underscored by the UN.
UN Plastics Treaty Talks Kick-Off In South Korea; Calls To Enact A Treaty Against Plastic Use
The port city of Busan in South Korea is hosting the fifth round of the United Nations negotiations on plastic pollution which will last till the 1st of December. Delegates from all around the world h
‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
Delegates from more than 170 nations are gathered in Busan this week to hammer out the details of what could become the world ...
220+ industry lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks, raising concerns
Over 99% of plastic is made from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels, and the fossil fuel and plastic industries are deeply ...
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A man sentenced to prison for "secondary assault" on a victim of "Busan Spin Kick" with a threatening message.
A suspended prison sentence was given to a 20-year-old who sent threatening messages to the victim of the "Busan Spin Kick" ...
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As Countries Reel From a Dizzying Climate Summit, All Eyes Turn to Plastic Negotiations
The sun has set on the 29th United Nations climate summit (COP29), which brought representatives from nearly 200 nations ...
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Criticism from both sides for US plan at treaty talks
One point of agreement between plastics industry groups and environmental organization is that neither side likes a U.S.
Plastic pollution causing a sea of trouble
By 2050, the world is expected to generate more than enough plastic pollution to cover the entire island of Manhattan with a ...
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Commentary: Let’s not miss a crucial moment to end plastic pollution
INC-5, the final round of talks to secure a UN treaty based on legally binding global rules to tackle this crisis worldwide, calls for decisive action.
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Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution
Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.