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After a week of intense talks in Busan, South Korea, discussions aimed at establishing a global treaty against plastic pollution ended Sunday with a bitter conclusion: a failure. Representatives of the world’s nations stumbled on three key points that prevented the negotiations from reaching a conclusion, leaving the lingering shadow of the environmental crisis hanging over them.
The first sticking point was the issue of reducing plastic production. Despite the urgency of the situation and the overwhelming evidence of the damage caused by this pervasive pollution, some countries appeared reluctant to fully commit to a significant reduction in plastic production. This position has led to tensions and difficult compromises.
A second point of contention emerged around the need to establish a list of harmful plastic products. Identifying the substances most harmful to the environment and human health would have allowed for stricter regulations and effective control measures. However, disagreements over classification criteria and economic implications have complicated the debates.
Finally, the crucial issue of assistance to developing countries for the reprocessing of plastic waste has generated major disagreements. While these countries are often the first victims of plastic pollution, the establishment of financial and technological support mechanisms has come up against divergent interests and divergences of priorities.
Faced with this failure of the negotiations, a key question arises: how can we find concrete and effective solutions to combat plastic pollution on a global scale? The need for coordinated and concerted action at the international level seems more pressing than ever, given the urgency of protecting our planet and our societies from the ravages of plastic pollution.
It is now essential that governments, businesses, civil society and citizens resolutely commit to concrete actions to reduce the use of plastic, promote recycling and encourage technological innovation in sustainable materials. Everyone has a role to play in this essential fight to preserve our environment and ensure a sustainable future for future generations.
As negotiations on plastic pollution have failed, it is urgent to renew our efforts and commitment to preserving our planet. Faced with an environmental crisis of unprecedented magnitude, it is time to act collectively and decisively to reverse the destructive trajectory of plastic pollution.