From August 5 to 14, nearly 190 nations met in Geneva to negotiate a treaty to end plastic pollution. Talks stalled due to disputes over production cuts, toxic chemicals, and the scope of plastics. India backed a “balanced approach,” stressing trade concerns.

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• Treaty aims to end plastic pollution, first of its kind
• 190 countries gathered in Geneva, Aug 5–14
• Draft text reduced by 1,500 brackets, but key proposals dropped
• Over 100 nations pushed for cuts in virgin plastic production
• Ban on problematic plastics, toxic chemical limits removed
• Provisions on Indigenous knowledge, health impacts, just transition cut
• Like-Minded Countries (LMCs) welcomed draft as “milestone”
• Coalition of 100 nations called draft “imbalanced”
• India sided with LMCs, urged trust in chair leadership
• Plastic production may triple by 2060 if trends continue
• Plastics cause 3.4% of global emissions, harming health and ecosystems