Global plastics treaty negotiations face challenges, consensus elusive on production limits
Halfway through the final round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations involving around 180 countries, achieving consensus remains elusive. The Chairman of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee noted insufficient progress, with disagreements ('brackets') in the draft text ballooning from 300 to 1,500. India, supported by a coalition of 'Like Minded Countries' including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, and China, opposes Article 6, which seeks to limit plastic-polymer production. India argues that negotiations should focus solely on plastic pollution and not production, emphasizing the potential impact on member states' right to development and economic growth.
Key Points
- Global Plastics Treaty negotiations are struggling to reach a consensus, with significant disagreements on the draft text.
- India and a group of 'Like Minded Countries' oppose provisions that aim to restrict plastic production.
- India advocates for the treaty to focus exclusively on plastic pollution, not production, citing development rights.
- The number of 'brackets' (disagreements) in the draft text has significantly increased, indicating a lack of progress.
Exam Facts
- Around 180 countries are participating in Plastics Treaty Negotiations.
- The draft text consists of 32 Articles.
- India opposes Article 6, which deals with plastic-polymer production limits.
- 'Like Minded Countries' coalition includes Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, China, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Cuba.
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