Paper: GS – III, Subject: Environment and Ecology, Topic: Global Agreement and Efforts, Issue: Global Plastic treaty.
Context:
Negotiators at the UN in Geneva failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution after 11 days of talks, remaining deadlocked over whether to limit the rapid growth of plastic production and impose global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used in plastics.
Key Takeaways:
Background
Purpose of the treaty:
- To create the first legally binding global agreement to address plastic pollution, including in oceans, by regulating production, usage, and chemical composition of plastics.
Negotiating body:
- Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), involving ~180 countries.
Main Points of Disagreement on Plastic Issues:
Reasons for the Deadlock and Impacts of the stalemate on Plastic Treaty Negotiations:
The Geneva talks highlight the complexity of addressing global plastic pollution, and the absence of an agreement underscores the challenges in balancing environmental priorities with economic interests. The stakes are high, both for the planet’s health and for international cooperation in crafting solutions.
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