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 Panama proposing a compromise that avoids setting a specific production cap. Over 100 countries back Panama's proposal, which suggests establishing a global target at a future meeting. However, some oil and gas-producing nations, like Saudi Arabia, oppose including production limits in the treaty. The committee chair has released a draft treaty text that incorporates 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.