Many nations rejected a draft that avoids setting quantitative caps on production, relying on a less stringent approach.
GENEVA (AN) — A draft international treaty to fight plastic pollution promises significant financial support for developing nations but avoids setting firm limits on plastic production and lacks strong rules for chemical transparency.
At a plenary on Wednesday that went from mid-afternoon into the evening, speaker after speaker rejected the newly watered-down draft.
A global treaty that took almost two decades to create will become law early next year, enabling conservation areas.
The U.N.-brokered treaty is close to becoming law, with 52 countries signed on and eight more needed to make it official.
Leaders argue any successful treaty must be built on partnership with and respect for Indigenous communities.
The U.N.-hosted talks failed to overcome opposition to reducing plastic production among oil and gas producers.
While the U.N. grapples with crises and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, it is fighting for its own financial survival.
The U.N. chief called for an immediate end to fighting as world leaders prepare for an annual high-level gathering.
A global treaty that took almost two decades to create will become law early next year, enabling conservation areas.
Waltz's confirmation, delayed for months, comes as the U.N. General Assembly convenes for its annual high-level meeting.
