Overview

• Negotiators wrapped up the fourth round of talks on the UN global plastics treaty, aiming to finalize the agreement by year-end.
• The talks focused on key issues like funding and chemical restrictions, with a final meeting scheduled for November in Busan, South Korea.
• Environmental groups expressed concerns about the influence of the plastics industry and the lack of focus on production limits.
• Countries showed support for addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, including production limits, despite industry opposition.
• The treaty aims to address both plastic pollution and its impact on climate change, with potential measures like recycled content requirements.