Countries remain divided on the issue, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap plastic production, while a handful of oil-producers are only prepared to target plastic waste.
Protesters calling for a strong global plastics treaty gathered outside the venue of the talks in Busan.Countries have failed to reach an agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more than 200 delegates met in South Korea for what was meant to be a final round of talks.
They had agreed two years ago that they would find a way to address the crisis by the end of 2024, with this fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, meant to be the final one by yielding a legally binding global treaty. The most divisive issues included capping plastic production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.
"It is time we take it seriously and negotiate a treaty that is fit for purpose and not built to fail." The postponement comes just days after the turbulent conclusion of the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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