What's the latest on the global plastics talks?
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Global plastics treaty talks in Geneva have collapsed without agreement, mainly due to divisions over whether to cap plastic production. Oil-producing countries oppose production limits, favoring waste management, while many others push for stricter controls. The deadlock follows previous failed attempts, and negotiations have been extended but remain unresolved.
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Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
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- UN negotiations in Geneva for a global plastic treaty ended without agreement. 8s
- Talks aimed to create the first legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution. 20s
- The main dispute was over capping new plastic production versus focusing on waste management. 51s
- Countries reliant on oil and gas, such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, opposed production caps. 1m 1s
- Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tonnes annually and could rise by 70% by 2040. 1m 30s
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7 hours agoGlobal plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
The biggest issue has been whether to impose caps on producing new plastic or not. Around 100 countries are in favour, but those reliant on oil and gas, like Saudi Arabia and Russia, are not, and wanted a treaty to focus on waste management instead.
