Deeply divided negotiators failed to reach a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline. Talks were extended after a week of discussions in South Korea aimed at stopping millions of tonnes of plastic waste entering the environment annually.
Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline, and agreed to extend their talks.
“These unresolved issues remain challenging and additional time will be needed to address them effectively,” he said. She delivered a statement on behalf of dozens of countries, demanding a treaty with targets to reduce production and phase out chemicals of concern. Backed by allies including other Arab nations, Russia and Iran, he insisted that every part of a latest draft text should “be open for proposals” if talks continue.
A French minister accused the like-minded group of “continuing obstruction,” while Fiji’s Sivendra Michael called out a “very minority group” for “blocking the process.”
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