3 sources·World

UN Summit on Global Plastic Treaty Fails to Reach Consensus

Recent UN negotiations in Busan aimed at establishing a global treaty on plastic pollution ended without agreement due to opposition from oil-producing nations.

The distribution of story sources: left-leaning (blue), center (light gray), and right-leaning (red).
Mostly Reliable
The underlying sources are generally reliable but sometimes include opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.
Balanced
The underlying sources are either a balanced mix of left and right or primarily centrist.
Subscribe to unlock this story

We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $3/month or $30/year, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!

Get Started

No highlights available for this story.

Updated: Dec 2nd, 2024, 2:38 PM ET

Summary

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

The UN summit in Busan intended to finalize a global treaty to curb plastic pollution concluded without consensus as key oil-producing nations blocked measures to cap production. Negotiators were unable to reconcile differences, primarily between countries advocating for aggressive limits on plastic production and those, led by Saudi Arabia, reliant on continued production. Despite support for a comprehensive treaty from over 100 nations, disagreements over key issues such as financing and targeting polluting products stalled progress, raising concerns about the future of international environmental cooperation.

Perspectives

Compare opinions on this story from liberal (Left), conservative (Right) or center-leaning news organizations.

No center-leaning sources available for this story.