UNEP: ‘Convergence’ growing on global plastic treaty

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00:00The United Nation or UN environment chief Inger Anderson is hopeful about finalizing

00:05the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution during the upcoming negotiations

00:10in Busan, South Korea.

00:12She noted a growing consensus on global obligations for plastic management and addressing existing

00:19pollution through challenges remain regarding production caps and a potential global plastic

00:25fee.

00:26With global plastic production doubling in the last two decades and over 90% not recycled,

00:31these discussions are crucial for tackling the plastic crisis.