176 countries convene in Ottawa to finalize a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste by 2024.
176 countries gather in Ottawa for 4th session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, aiming to finalize a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste by the end of 2024. The proliferation of plastics has led to significant environmental and health concerns. Canada's Environment Minister, Steven Guilbeault, played a key role in initiating the plastic treaty talks in 2022. The talks are focused on creating a legally binding agreement to address plastic pollution.
April 21, 2024
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