INC-5.2: Producer nations delay progress at plastic talks, but some proposals receive support

Published 17:42 on August 12, 2025 / Last updated at 17:42 on August 12, 2025 / / International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Substantial differences of priorities persist between self-proclaimed, high ambition countries and plastic producing nations at the ongoing high-stakes talks to carve out the first UN plastic pollution treaty.
Substantial differences of priorities persist between self-proclaimed, high ambition countries and plastic producing nations at the ongoing high-stakes talks to carve out the first UN plastic pollution treaty.


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