Global plastics treaty talks in Busan fail to reach agreement and adjourned due to ‘persisting divergence’

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Negotiators aim to reconvene the talks next year.

Observers say oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia had frustrated attempts to forge a legally binding deal.

Speaking at the meeting’s final plenary session, Saudi Arabia delegate Abdulrahman Al Gwaiz said: “There should be no problem with producing plastics.

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Author / Journalist: Ng Wai Mun

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeAzerbaijanIndonesiaSouth KoreaSaudi Arabia

Topics: UNEP Global Plastics Treaty Activism Plastic International cooperation Climate justice Inequality Legislation Waste Recycling Financing

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Published On: 2024-12-02 @ 13:00:00 (2 days ago)

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