"Luis Vayas Valdivieso, the chair of the negotiating committee, stated, "We are pretty sure nobody wants plastic pollution. Still, we have not been able to find a systematic and an effective way to stop it.""
"Angelique Pouponneau emphasized the urgency, saying, "It would be a tragedy if we didn't live up to our mandate. It’s the world's final opportunity to get this done and to get it done right.""
Nations initiated a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty addressing plastic pollution, a global crisis impacting ecosystems and human health. During negotiations, disagreement persists over the necessity of reducing plastic production, especially from oil-producing countries. Advocates emphasize the urgency of a legally binding instrument to mobilize effective global action, as plastic pollution severely affects marine life, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities. The ongoing deliberations in Geneva are seen as a historic chance to tackle this issue comprehensively and solve the widespread problems caused by plastic waste.
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