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Ecuador's ambassador steps down as UN plastics treaty chair, sparking calls for Global South leadership and treaty reforms.
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.
Environmental groups, including GAIA, criticize the current consensus-only process for enabling blockers and undermining progress, urging reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusion.
They stress the need for a treaty grounded in science and environmental justice, with rules allowing voting if consensus fails.
The transition is seen as a key opportunity to address power imbalances and advance a truly effective global agreement.
El embajador de Ecuador renuncia como presidente del tratado de plásticos de la ONU, provocando llamados a un liderazgo del Sur Global y reformas del tratado.