The failed Busan negotiations show good science and flexibility are needed to secure a plastics treaty
Plastics producers at the INC-5 talks resisted curbs on production that others insist are essential. But negotiators have another chance early next year.
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Negotiators at a U.N. plastic pollution summit in Busan, South Korea are pushing for a legally binding treaty that would set global plastic production reduction targets.
Global plastics treaty talks in Busan fail to reach agreement and adjourned due to ‘persisting divergence’
Negotiators aim to reconvene the talks next year. Observers say oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia had frustrated attempts to forge a legally binding deal, while UNEP describes global commitment to ending plastic plastic pollution as “clear and undeniable”.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement.
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,
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Fail
A summit many hoped would yield a landmark treaty to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis ended in disappointment after oil- and gas-producing countries pushed back on limiting production
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution and need more time to continue discussions, the diplomat chairing the talks said Sunday.
UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse
The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement.
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in South Korea and are making plans to resume the talks next year. They are at an
UN official defends collapsed plastic pollution talks
The United Nations' environment chief insisted on Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without an agreement.
Negotiators fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year. They are at an impasse over whether the treaty should reduce the total plastic on Earth and put global,
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How industry influence loomed large over plastics talks in Busan
An analysis by the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL) found that 220 lobbyists had registered for INC-5.
‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
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Divided over whether to stop making plastic, U.N. treaty talks collapse
Delegates from more than 170 countries huddled for a week of marathon negotiations but came up short on delivering a treaty.
Divided over plastic: Countries wrangle over production limits at Busan summit
Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tons annually and could rise by 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, ...
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Failure of Busan talks exposes fossil fuel barrier to UN plastics pact
Countries told they can't afford to miss the opportunity to tackle plastic pollution next year - but can they resolve a sharp divide over cutting oil-heavy production? Failure of Busan talks exposes f ...