Inger Andersen of UNEP described the treaty as 'an insurance policy for this generation and future ones,' emphasizing the imperative to act on plastic pollution.
The UN Environment Program states that the treaty could be the most significant multilateral environment deal since the 2015 Paris climate accord, pointing to the urgency of the plastic crisis.
Scientists highlight that 99% of plastics are derived from fossil fuels, intensifying the climate crisis, thus addressing plastic production is crucial for sustainability.
Environmental advocates have urged countries to cut down plastic polymer production globally by 40% by 2040, stressing measures like reducing production and eliminating single-use plastics.
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