Plastic treaty talks chair sees deal possible in March
Summary
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving closer to a deal, with negotiators hoping to adopt it in March. The chair of the talks says major disagreements remain over production limits, health language and decision-making rules, but there is more willingness to compromise.
Key Points
- The chair of the plastic pollution treaty talks says a deal could be adopted at the March INC 5.4 meeting.
- Countries remain split over whether the treaty should cap plastic production or focus mainly on waste management.
- Major unresolved issues include the role of human health, problematic plastic products, and whether decisions should require consensus.
- The talks have already overrun their original schedule, after earlier rounds in South Korea and Geneva failed to produce progress.
