Deadlock in UN plastics talks raises fears of watered-down deal

During a webinar hosted by Climate Home in Geneva, Panama’s climate envoy said his country would reject a weak deal that ignores the growing production of plastics
Plenary of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, which is meeting in Geneva to finalise a landmark agreement.
Plenary of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, which is meeting in Geneva to finalise a landmark agreement. (Photo: Florian Fussstetter/ UNEP)

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