Negotiations on global plastic pollution treaty end without agreement in South Korea
Negotiations for a treaty to combat plastic pollution ended in Busan, South Korea, without reaching an agreement. This was intended to be the final round of talks to create a legally binding treaty by the end of 2024. Countries will reconvene next year to continue discussions. The latest session included over 3,300 participants from more than 170 countries, highlighting a growing interest in addressing global plastic production. The talks faced criticism for limited transparency, with many environmental groups and Indigenous leaders feeling excluded. Despite the lack of agreement, there is optimism among some delegates about finalizing a treaty in future meetings.