Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution have inched closer to an agreement, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth.
Draft text gives peek into global plastic pollution treaty shaping up in Busan
On day 5 of the fifth session of the INC5, the negotiations in Busan have been marred by polarised views on plastic production; a life cycle approach and finance
Global negotiators inch closer to agreement on plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution inched closer to an agreement Friday, with more countries saying they want to address
Nations Convene In Busan To Tackle Plastic Pollution. Will They Reach Consensus?
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee was created in March 2022 during the United Nations Assembly (UNEA-5.2) to develop a global treaty on plastic pollution
Can UN Talks Reach a Consensus on to Limit Plastic Production?
UN negotiations on plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea witnesses rifts over chemicals and funding, as draft treaty seeks global action on plastic lifecycle and waste management
‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue – it is a health crisis and a significant driver of the climate crisis
PHOTO COLLECTION: Plastic Pollution Treaty
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
Days Before Deadline, Plastic Treaty Draft Highlights Disagreement
With just two days before negotiators are due to agree on the world's first deal to curb global plastic pollution, a new draft text released Friday showed deep differences remain.
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Why MENA Countries Cannot Recycle Their Way Out of the Plastic Crisis, and What They Can Do About it
Farah Al Hattab, (Lead Plastics Campaigner at Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, based in Beirut, Lebanon) and Mohamed ...
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Deadline for plastic treaty nearing, new Busan draft shows sharp differences
The new draft of the global plastic pollution treaty, ahead of the deadline has revealed significant differences among nearly ...
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Indonesia slammed for ‘weak’ ambitions on cutting plastic pollution
In an official document submitted to the plastic treaty negotiation, Indonesia argued against reducing national plastic ...
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Waste pickers battle for recognition at plastic treaty talks
As diplomats negotiate behind closed doors in Busan on a treaty to curb plastic pollution, the waste pickers who are on the ...
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Korea's first international children's book fair kicks off in Busan
The 2024 Busan International Children's Book Fair opened Thursday at BEXCO, marking a milestone as the country's first-ever ...
Busan meet: India seeks clear scope and principles on global plastics treaty
On plastic waste management and product design, India said there shall be provisions for financial and technical assistance, ...
India Proposes Special Fund To Fight Plastic Pollution In Developing Nations
India suggests a multilateral fund to assist developing nations in tackling plastic pollution at global talks in Busan.
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South Korean central bank surprises with rate cut
BUSAN, South Korea -- South Korea's central bank surprised observers by cutting the key rate for a second consecutive meeting on Thursday, amid projections of slow growth for Asia's fourth-largest ...