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Who’s who at the plastics treaty talks, from delegates to lobbyists
As delegates from around the world have negotiated a global plastics treaty over five sessions since 2022, alliances have ...
UN treaty to end plastic pollution could result in major changes, Chicago expert says
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland​ this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic ...
Plastic treaty talks overrun by fossil fuel lobbyists, campaigners say
Plastic treaty talks overrun by fossil fuel lobbyists, campaigners say - Campaigners warn of ‘crisis of credibility’ as ...
Plastic pollution treaty talks deadlocked
Negotiations on a global treaty on plastic pollution are being blocked by oil-producing countries and getting bogged down in ...
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The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts
Research shows the extent of plastic pollution today — and why the U.N. is negotiating a treaty to keep it from getting worse.
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UN plastic talks must yield 'ambitious' treaty, urges leading expert
A leading expert has advocated for a strong international agreement as delegates from over 170 countries gather in Geneva for ...
Will the UN finally broker a treaty to end plastic pollution?
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution are now in overtime, and UN member states are set to meet again in ...
Plastics Experts Hope for a Treaty That Takes a 'Big Bite' Out of Waste
Experts from academia, industry and environmental groups assessed the chances for a global treaty on plastic waste at ...
Global plastics treaty: First draft text by Friday, ‘scope’ remains contentious in closed-door talks
A first consolidated draft text of the global plastics treaty is expected to emerge by Friday as the contact groups work ...