Delegates from 175 countries meet in South Korea to discuss a treaty on plastic pollution, facing divisions over production limits.

Delegates from 175 countries are in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of talks to create an international treaty to curb plastic pollution. Despite shared goals, divisions persist, especially between countries like Saudi Arabia and China, which oppose capping plastic production, and the US, EU, and others supporting such limits. The outcome remains uncertain due to these disagreements.

November 24, 2024
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