Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution faced significant pushback as a draft text was rejected by numerous countries. The draft did not impose limits on plastic production or address the chemicals in plastic products, two major points of contention. Various nations criticized the draft as ineffective, calling it an empty waste management proposal lacking ambitious commitments. The discussions have been ongoing for over two years, but divisions remain, with a stark contrast in priorities between oil-producing nations and those seeking stronger action on limiting plastic production and toxic substances.
The draft text presented by the chair of the talks failed to limit plastic production and did not address the contentious issue of chemicals used in plastic products.
Countries have been attempting to negotiate a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, with the latest draft inciting criticism from various nations over its lack of bold actions.
Ambitious countries deemed the draft an empty document focused only on waste management, while the Like-Minded Group rejected it for crossing their red lines.
About 100 countries are advocating for limits on plastic production and a focus on toxic chemicals, while oil-producing nations prefer to concentrate solely on eliminating plastic waste.
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