South Korea hosts final round of global talks on plastic pollution treaty

Delegates from 175 countries are meeting in Busan, South Korea, for the final round of talks on a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution. This is the fifth round of negotiations aimed at addressing this issue. The talks began following a tumultuous conclusion to the Cop29 climate conference in Baku, where developing nations criticized the climate funding agreement. The chair of the negotiations emphasized the importance of addressing plastic pollution as a significant global challenge. Plastic pollution has become widespread, affecting various environments, including clouds and ocean depths. The treaty aims to create a coordinated international response to this pressing problem.