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

Countries negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution could not reach an agreement in Busan, South Korea. Over 100 nations supported capping plastic production, while a few oil-producing countries only wanted to address plastic waste. Key decisions have been postponed for further talks. The meeting, intended to finalize a legally binding treaty, revealed significant divisions on issues like production caps and financing for developing countries. A proposed option for a global production reduction target was not accepted by all parties, leading to ongoing disagreements. This outcome follows recent climate talks where procedural delays hindered progress. The complexity of achieving a global treaty on plastic pollution remains evident, with calls for more deliberations to find a workable solution.