Negotiators at the plastic pollution treaty talks in Busan, South Korea, couldn't reach an agreement and have decided to resume discussions next year, amid ongoing disputes.
Countries like India and Saudi Arabia insisted that consensus must remain vital for any treaty, opposing changes to voting procedures that could lead to divisiveness in negotiations.
With the current production of over 400 million tons of plastic annually and projections indicating a 70% increase by 2040, a strong global agreement is essential to combat pollution effectively.
Sam Adu-Kumi, lead negotiator from Ghana, expressed the need for a robust treaty, stating, 'We want a treaty that will be able to solve it,' referencing the dire situation in local communities.
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