Experts Warn Latest UN Plastic Treaty Draft Is Losing Ambition

The Guardian · first seen 14.08.2026

NGOs and experts state that the newest draft of the UN plastic treaty is less ambitious due to weak health commitments and industry lobbying.

Diplomats met informally in Nairobi between June 30 and July 3 to discuss a new plastic treaty draft.
NGOs criticize the current draft for weak human health commitments and industry lobbying.

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The Guardian — New UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts say

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