South Korea, Plastic

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea
The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
Nations Convene In South Korea To Finalize Plastic Pollution Treaty
Global leaders meet in Busan to negotiate a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, with input from experts and advocates.
Plastic producers stall progress on treaty to limit pollution
Campaigners and scientists say that a global plastics treaty being negotiated in South Korea must include production limits if it is to be effective.The gathering in Busan represents the last scheduled round of UN-mandated negotiations before the planned finalisation of the treaty in 2025.
Plastic pollution talks must speed up 'significantly': chair
Negotiators must move significantly faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the
Can the world agree on a plastic pollution treaty? All you need to know about the talks in South Korea
The global production of plastic has reached almost half a billion tonnes each year, more than double the amount produced 20 years ago. Several countries are now holding talks in South Korea’s Busan f
Talks begin in South Korea to clinch ‘essential’ deal on plastics pollution
Talks began in Busan, South Korea, on Monday aiming to clinch a legally binding deal on plastics pollution, led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
Leaders Unite to Negotiate Plastic Pollution Treaty in South Korea
Global leaders unite in Busan to negotiate a global plastic pollution treaty to curb environmental damage and climate change
U.N. Plastic Pollution Talks Underway in Busan, South Korea - TaiwanPlus News
Delegates have arrived in Busan, South Korea, to find a way to address plastic pollution. The U.N. summit is aiming to negotiate a legally binding global treaty to reduce global plastic waste.
Crucial U.N. plastics treaty talks begin in S. Korea
Delegates from 175 nations gathered in South Korea's second largest city of Busan on Monday with the aim of securing a deal to curb plastic, but a discord over setting regulatory standards lingers. The fifth round of international negotiations for a binding plastic regulation agreement kicked
In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
Negotiators are gathering in South Korea in what’s billed as a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
Plastic pollution causing a sea of trouble
By 2050, the world is expected to generate more than enough plastic pollution to cover the entire island of Manhattan with a ...
Global effort to end plastic pollution faces final hurdle
Negotiators gathered in South Korea to debate whether to cap the amount of plastic companies can make or to ban certain ...