Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Pollution Gain Momentum with Treaty Progress.

Representatives from 180 nations have agreed on the first steps towards a legally binding treaty to regulate plastic, which could come into force in 2025. The treaty aims to address the environmental and health harms caused by plastic across its entire lifecycle, including microplastic pollution, hazardous chemicals, and waste management. Many countries called for action to curb plastic production as well as pollution. The next round of talks is scheduled for Kenya later this year, with the final agreement planned for late 2024.