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flag Ecuador's ambassador steps down as UN plastics treaty chair, sparking calls for Global South leadership and treaty reforms.

flag Ambassador Luis Vayas of Ecuador has stepped down as Chair of the UN plastics treaty negotiations, prompting calls for a new leader from the Global South to ensure equitable representation. flag Environmental groups, including GAIA, criticize the current consensus-only process for enabling blockers and undermining progress, urging reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusion. flag They stress the need for a treaty grounded in science and environmental justice, with rules allowing voting if consensus fails. flag The transition is seen as a key opportunity to address power imbalances and advance a truly effective global agreement.

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