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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Geneva, Future Uncertain

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Geneva, Future Uncertain

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Geneva, Future Uncertain Efforts to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution have ended in failure in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiations, which commenced on August 5, 2025, collapsed on Friday, August 15, 2025, as over 180 participating nations remained bitterly divided on how to tackle the escalating global plastic crisis. The summit, held at the United Nations headquarters, was extended beyond its scheduled Thursday end date but ultimately could not break the…

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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Deadlock on Production Limits Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to combat plastic pollution have concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough, as nations remain deeply divided over whether to cap plastic production. The talks, which were expected to finalize a new draft treaty on Thursday, ultimately adjourned late into the night with no revised text and a clear lack of consensus, leaving many delegates stunned. The critical point of contention revolves around limiting the…

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