A global treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution may be at risk, according to negotiators and environmentalists. A new draft document, seen by AFP, omits calls for production limits, which many countries see as vital for a strong treaty. This informal document is meant to guide negotiations at a key meeting in Busan, South Korea, next month, involving representatives from around 175 countries.
However, countries remain deeply divided on many issues, and the treaty draft, which spans over 70 pages and is filled with conflicting positions, is difficult to navigate.
French Minister for Ecological Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, emphasized the need for stronger commitments in the global plastic pollution treaty. She pointed out that without reducing plastic production, efforts like recycling and waste collection won’t solve the issue. While some countries, including developing nations like Rwanda, advocate for strict and binding regulations, the negotiations remain difficult. France is part of the High Ambition Coalition, pushing for a more robust treaty.
Source: ledevoir
