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As of August 15, 2025, nearly 180 countries are negotiating a global treaty in Geneva to tackle plastic pollution. Deep divisions persist between oil-producing nations opposing production caps and a coalition pushing for ambitious limits on plastic production and harmful chemicals. Industry lobbyists outnumber many national delegations, complicating progress toward a binding agreement.
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As of August 19, 2025, negotiations among 184 countries at the UN in Geneva to finalize a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution have failed. Disagreements persist over limiting plastic production, regulating toxic chemicals, and the treaty's scope. Oil-producing nations, including the US, favor waste management focus, while many others demand production caps. The deadlock leaves the treaty incomplete, with future talks planned.
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Nations are close to finalizing a legally binding treaty on plastics pollution at the UN in Geneva. Activists from the Break Free From Plastic movement are urging delegates to push for stronger measures, including caps on plastic production, amid intense negotiations and opposition from oil-producing countries. The talks conclude Thursday.
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Recent reports highlight that global climate efforts are falling behind, with adaptation funding slowing and overshoot becoming inevitable. Experts warn of catastrophic impacts if emissions are not drastically reduced, emphasizing the urgency of immediate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
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As of early November 2025, the UN's Emissions Gap Report reveals that current national climate pledges will lead to a 2.3-2.5°C global temperature rise by 2100, exceeding Paris Agreement targets. Despite some progress, global emissions rose 2.3% in 2024. China's new 2035 goals mark a first specific emissions reduction target but fall short of what's needed. The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement threatens to negate recent gains ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
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Brazil announced the Tropical Forests Forever Facility at COP30 in Belém, aiming to pay 74 countries to preserve forests. Major pledges include $3 billion from Norway and $2.5 billion from Germany, with Brazil pledging $1 billion. The fund seeks to combat deforestation and support Indigenous communities, amid global climate concerns.