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.
Over 100 countries back plastic treaty caps as talks reach fierce finish
The hoped-for treaty to come out of these talks could be the most significant deal relating to environmental protection as well as climate-warming emissions since the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
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.
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution—here's why it matters
On March 2, 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed,
Global negotiators inch closer to agreement on plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution inched closer to an agreement Friday, with more countries saying they want to address
Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
Curbing plastic pollution: The EU’s commitment to a global plastics treaty
The EU’s push for a global plastics treaty is a crucial step toward mitigating the environmental and health risks of plastic pollution. The treaty hopes to create a more sustainable and circular global plastics economy by making concrete commitments to reduce plastic production, eliminate harmful chemicals, and ensure financial accountability.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea
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
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Push for Breakthrough as Deadline Looms
Negotiators at the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution were striving on Friday to speed up sluggish proceedings and reach a deal by a Dec. 1 deadline.
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate ...
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An Ambitious Global Plastic Pollution Treaty is the Win 2024 Needs in a Year of Dismal Environmental Progress
INC-5 - the fifth and final round of negotiations for a treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution - is a critical opportunity ...
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'Obstruction' blocking pact on plastic pollution
France on Sunday accused a handful of countries of obstructing negotiations in South Korea to reach the world's first treaty ...