Environmental groups and critics criticize limited participation in the first global treaty talks on plastic pollution in Bangkok, hosted by UNEP.
Critics and environmental groups claim they are being shut out of the first global treaty talks on plastic pollution in Bangkok, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Hundreds of organizations have written to UNEP expressing concerns over limited participation in the talks, which some argue could set a negative precedent for future environmental treaty-making. The Bangkok meeting is the first where experts will discuss the substance of the treaty in depth, focusing on the chemicals used in plastic products and potential financing. Concerns have been raised that if key stakeholders, including plastic industry representatives, are not adequately represented, it could lead to a weaker final document.
August 20, 2024
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