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Small island ministry says plastic credits will shift burden to developing countries

Published 11:37 on July 15, 2025 / Last updated at 11:37 on July 15, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy)

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Focusing too much on plastic credits may be appealing to the Global North, but would place excessive burdens on the Global South in tackling plastic pollution, according to a government official from one of the Small Island Developing States (SIDSs).
Focusing too much on plastic credits may be appealing to the Global North, but would place excessive burdens on the Global South in tackling plastic pollution, according to a government official from one of the Small Island Developing States (SIDSs).


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