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U.N. plastic treaty talks face deep divisions as deadline nears

Ecuadoran diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who chairs the proceedings, said 'progress made has not been sufficient.'

Midway through the final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, campaigners says nations are not on track to deliver a treaty that will protect people and nature.
Midway through the final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, campaigners says nations are not on track to deliver a treaty that will protect people and nature. (AN/U.N. Web TV)

GENEVA (AN) — Negotiations for a landmark United Nations treaty to combat plastic pollution are confronting significant obstacles, with progress described as insufficient and a critical deadline fast approaching.

The chair of the talks issued a frank assessment on Saturday, emphasizing the urgent need for a breakthrough in the final days.

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