Negotiators move closer to finalizing global plastic pollution treaty in South Korea

Negotiators in Busan, South Korea, are nearing an agreement on a treaty to combat plastic pollution. More countries are supporting efforts to address total plastic production, with over 100 backing Panama's compromise proposal that avoids setting a production cap. The proposal suggests establishing a global target at a future meeting instead of immediate limits. Some oil and gas-producing nations, like Saudi Arabia, oppose including production limits in the treaty. Discussions continue on other treaty aspects, including waste management. The committee chair has released a draft incorporating Panama's proposal. Delegates will review this document as they work towards finalizing the treaty by the end of the meeting on Sunday or Monday.