Plastics producers at the INC-5 talks resisted curbs on production that others insist are essential. But negotiators have another chance early next year.

Negotiators at a U.N. plastic pollution summit in Busan, South Korea are pushing for a legally binding treaty that would set global plastic production reduction targets.

Attendees hope to settle basic questions about a global agreement on plastic pollution.

Delegates from 175 countries are expected from November 25 to December 1 in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

The new draft of the global plastic pollution treaty, ahead of the deadline has revealed significant differences among nearly 200 countries with key issues like plastic production and funding remainin

Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement.

Delegates from more than 170 countries huddled for a week of marathon negotiations but came up short on delivering a treaty.

Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries supportive of a pact that would cap plastic production face off against a handful of oil-producing countries who want it focused just on waste.

Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production

A summit many hoped would yield a landmark treaty to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis ended in disappointment after oil- and gas-producing countries pushed back on limiting production

Negotiations in South Korea for a global treaty on plastic waste stalemated over limits on plastic production and the elimination of harmful chemicals.