Plastic waste is rapidly overwhelming the Pacific Islands, where local populations contribute marginal waste but are severely affected by a growing global crisis.
The fifth negotiating session for a legally binding treaty on global plastic pollution is set to start soon, reflecting the urgent need for action against this crisis.
Pacific Island nations are leading efforts for strict limits on plastic production and effective waste management goals, pushing back against the opposition of oil-dependent countries.
Recent support from the Biden administration to limit plastic production and address toxic chemical controls has been seen as a potential breakthrough in global plastic policy.
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