No consensus on binding plastic treaty at talks in Geneva, delegates say
ReutersAug 15, 2025 5:28 AM
GENEVA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - No consensus was reached during talks in Geneva on the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution, according to delegates.
"South Africa is disappointed that it was not possible for this session to agree a legally binding treaty and positions remain far apart," its delegate told a closing meeting of the negotiations early on Friday.
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