Discussions about the UN Plastic Accord in Geneva ended unsuccessfully - Discussions on UN plastic accords in Geneva did not produce a successful outcome
In a bid to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution, negotiations for a UN plastic agreement took place in the Swiss city of Geneva, attended by over 180 countries [1]. The talks, which initially were scheduled to conclude on Thursday, saw an unexpected extension to Friday.
However, the extended negotiations failed to produce a consensus, leaving the agreement unattained. The division among countries was evident, with two opposing camps emerging: oil-producing nations and other states versus representatives from the EU, Latin America, and environmental advocates [1].
The aim of the negotiations was to establish stricter and enforceable international rules to combat plastic pollution [2]. After a gruelling 10-day period of negotiation, the countries remained divided on key points, preventing progress towards a binding treaty.
The failure primarily stemmed from fundamental disagreements among countries on the core elements of the treaty. Despite extensive negotiation efforts, these differences proved insurmountable, resulting in the early termination of the talks on Friday morning [1].
Notable countries involved in the deadlock included Norway, India, Uruguay, and representatives from the EU and Latin America [1]. As the world grapples with the consequences of plastic pollution, the outcome of these negotiations underscores the challenges in achieving global agreement on such critical environmental issues.
References: 1. UN Plastic Agreement Negotiations Fail in Geneva 2. UN Plastic Treaty Negotiations: A Missed Opportunity
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