UN Plastic Treaty Stalls Amid Oil Producer Opposition
Negotiations for a UN treaty on plastic pollution stalled after oil-producing nations, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, blocked efforts to limit new plastic production. The talks, held in Busan, South Korea, aimed to create a legally binding agreement to address the global plastic waste crisis. Despite support from 100 countries and major consumer groups for production limits, the opposition from oil producers highlighted geopolitical tensions and delayed the treaty's progress. The impasse reflects broader challenges in multilateral environmental agreements.
