Negotiations for global plastic pollution treaty progress in Busan

Negotiations for a global treaty on plastic pollution are ongoing in Busan, with a draft text released by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5). The draft aims to create a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution and its lifecycle. The draft includes various options for defining plastics and their pollution, but significant disagreements remain. Key issues include whether to cover the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production to waste, and how to finance the treaty's initiatives. Despite the challenges, some progress has been noted. The draft includes a clear objective to end plastic pollution and mentions a just transition, while dropping specific references to plastic credits. However, many details remain unresolved.