Geneva, Aug 15 (AP) Negotiators attempting to forge a treaty to combat the worldwide plastic pollution crisis were unable to reach a consensus in Geneva on Friday. Nations convened for the 11th consecutive day at the United Nations office in Geneva, aiming to finalize a historic treaty that would tackle the rampant issue of plastic pollution. However, a deadlock persists on whether the treaty should curb the exponential increase in plastic production and enforce global, legally binding regulations on toxic chemicals used in plastic manufacturing.
This round of negotiations at the UN hub was intended to be the final one, resulting in the first legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, including its impact on the oceans. However, similar to the previous meeting in South Korea last year, representatives departed without reaching a treaty. (AP) SCY SCY
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