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Geneva Negotiations Collapse on First Global Plastics Treaty
- Delegates from 185 countries concluded talks in Geneva on August 15, 2025, without finalizing a legally binding agreement to address plastic pollution worldwide.
- The talks extended beyond their Thursday deadline due to disagreements on whether to focus on curbing plastic production or improving waste management and recycling.
- The draft text released early on Friday did not include production limits but acknowledged unsustainable consumption levels requiring coordinated global action to reverse trends.
- Cuba expressed regret over a lost chance to make significant progress but emphasized the importance of continuing efforts with urgency, while Norway’s negotiator acknowledged that an agreement to end plastic pollution would not be reached during the Geneva talks.
- The failure to reach consensus suggests continued delays in legally binding global measures despite urgent calls from many nations to address the growing plastic waste crisis.
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There will be no treaty against plastic pollution in Geneva: 10 days of tense diplomatic talks ended Friday at dawn with a record of failure for the environment and diplomacy.
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