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Global Plastics Treaty Talks Stumble On Key Issues

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Negotiations falter as delegates face conflicts between plastic production limits and the role of waste management

Negotiations for the much-anticipated Global Plastics Treaty, aimed at addressing the burgeoning plastic crisis, recently came to a halt during discussions held in Busan, South Korea. These negotiations, which took place from November 25 to December 1, 2024, concluded with participants walking away without any binding resolutions, only managing to produce what was termed a “Chair’s Text,” which serves as a vague starting point for future talks.

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