Overview

• The latest round of UN negotiations on a global plastic treaty ended with advancements in drafting the treaty but left production limits unresolved.
• Environmental advocates express disappointment as high-ambition countries like Canada do not push for production caps in upcoming intersessional meetings.
• Countries divided on treaty scope, with oil and petrochemical producers opposing production limitations while others advocate for comprehensive measures.
• US remains non-committal, avoiding firm stances on production caps while focusing on national strategies over global mandates.
• Final negotiations are scheduled for November in Busan, South Korea, with significant pressure to finalize a binding agreement.