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A report warns that plastic pollution causes at least $1.5 trillion in health-related costs annually, with microplastics posing unknown health risks, and calls for a global treaty to address the crisis, linking it to the climate emergency.
A key UN General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution to begin negotiations on the first-ever treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity, following Russia's withdrawal of amendments that could have stalled the process. The resolution, supported by 98 countries, sets a timeline for preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027, with negotiations in 2028 and 2029. This initiative aims to address a gap in international law, as the International Criminal Court does not cover all countries. Human rights advocates hail this as a historic step towards reinforcing international justice.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns that plastic pollution is a "time bomb" as delegates from 175 nations meet in Paris to sign an international treaty to end plastic waste. Macron called for an end to the unsustainable production model and urged nations to reduce the production of plastics based on fossil fuels and ban single-use plastics. The negotiations will also include NGOs, plastic companies, and lobbyists. Annual plastics production has more than doubled in 20 years to 460 million tonnes, and policy actions to be debated include a global ban on single-use plastic items, "polluter pays" schemes, and a tax on new plastic production.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns that plastic pollution is a "time bomb" as delegates from 175 nations meet in Paris to negotiate an international treaty to end plastic waste. Macron called for an end to the current "globalised and unsustainable" production model and urged nations to reduce the production of plastics based on fossil fuels and ban single-use plastics. The negotiations will also include discussions on "polluter pays" schemes and a tax on new plastic production. Environmental groups are encouraged but concerned that the treaty may not include targets to reduce overall plastic production.