Countries fail to agree on global plastic pollution treaty at UN talks in South Korea

Countries negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement in South Korea. Over 100 nations support capping plastic production, while a few oil-producing countries only want to address plastic waste. The talks, which were expected to conclude with a legally binding treaty, ended with key decisions postponed. Major disagreements included production caps and financing for developing countries, highlighting deep divisions among negotiators. The next round of discussions, referred to as INC-5.2, will be scheduled later. The ongoing challenges reflect the complexity of achieving a comprehensive solution to plastic pollution on a global scale.