Countries meet in Baku to negotiate UN treaty on plastic pollution

Countries are meeting in Baku to negotiate a new United Nations treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution. This follows previous discussions in Uruguay, France, Kenya, and Canada. The goal is to finalize an agreement by December 1, 2024. The upcoming negotiations will focus on a document summarizing previous discussions. Key topics include plastic product management, waste management, and financial mechanisms for implementation. Some countries, like India, support the negotiations but oppose certain references to plastic production. If successful, the treaty could lead to a diplomatic convention next year, similar to climate conferences. This would establish a framework for ongoing discussions to create a legally binding agreement to reduce plastic pollution.