European officials say they will not accept a deal 'at any cost' but maintain the bloc is ready to 'build bridges' to succeed.
GENEVA (AN) — European Union officials warned global negotiations for a plastics treaty were at a pivotal moment, calling on nations to compromise to avoid the talks collapsing without a legally binding agreement.
The stark assessment on Tuesday came from Magnus Heunick, Denmark’s environment miniser, and Jessika Roswall, the European environment commissioner, who both emphasized the economic and political stakes of the negotiations involving more than 170 nations.
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.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
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.
