Nations meet in South Korea to finalize treaty on plastic pollution

Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a treaty aimed at tackling plastic pollution. This marks the fifth session of discussions, with representatives from various countries, industries, and environmental groups participating. The talks come amid significant disagreements over how to address plastic production and waste. While 66 countries, led by Norway and Rwanda, advocate for controlling plastic design and production, some major plastic-producing nations oppose limits on manufacturing. The United States has shifted its stance, now open to global targets for reducing plastic production, after initially favoring individual country plans. The outcome of these negotiations could shape future policies on plastic use and waste management globally.