
Stalemate in Geneva: Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Fail
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 10:59 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Delegates meeting in Geneva failed to reach a consensus on drafting the world’s first legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution. Despite extensive negotiations, significant differences in positions remain, as noted by the South African delegate expressing disappointment over the lack of agreement during the talks.