Relevance : GS 3(Environment )
- Failed Agreement: Delegates from nearly 170 countries failed to agree on a framework to eliminate plastic pollution.
- Divided Blocs: The main divide was between countries advocating for cutting plastic production and those opposing it.
- Resumption of Talks: Negotiations will resume next year under the tentative banner of INC-5.2.
- Disappointment: The European Union and other high-ambition countries expressed disappointment over the limited progress.
- Economic Concerns: Countries like Saudi Arabia and India opposed measures to cut virgin plastic polymer production due to economic implications.
Conclusion:
The fifth round of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty ended without an agreement due to deep divisions between countries.
