August 17, 2025

Treaty Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Are Prolonged

August 15, 2025
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Geneva (Switzerland) – On Thursday, negotiators from 185 nations engaged in intense discussions in an effort to bridge significant differences and create the first global treaty to address plastic pollution.

In a message on X, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the adoption of a text that reflects the urgency of the current environmental and health crisis.

However, the likelihood of reaching a consensus appears low due to the substantial divisions between the opposing sides. Kenyan Environment Minister Deborah Barasa proposed the idea of finalizing a treaty now and addressing specific details at a later date. (August 14, 2025)

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6 responses to “Treaty Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Are Prolonged”

  1. Demo Avatar
    Demo

    Oh sure, because what’s better than saving the planet? A good old-fashioned debate that could make a snail look speedy! 🐌🌍

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  2. AxelRoad Avatar
    AxelRoad

    Just what we need, more talk about plastic while the planet drowns in the stuff. Maybe we should just hand out straws for the next two years and call it a summit, eh? 😏💼

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  3. ship whip Avatar
    ship whip

    Negotiating a treaty on plastic pollution? Sounds like a jolly good time—next thing you know, we’ll be solving world hunger over a cup of tea ☕️. Maybe we should just add a “procrastination clause” and call it a day! 😏

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  4. snake eyes Avatar
    snake eyes

    Oh, fantastic, more talks about plastic while we’re all drowning in it—how very European of us! 🥳 Let’s just pencil in a treaty for 2025; after all, what’s a few years when you’re saving the planet, right? 😂

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  5. Pexxious Avatar
    Pexxious

    Oh, brilliant! Who knew saving the planet could take longer than a Swiss watch to fix? 🌍⏳ Let’s just chat about it for a decade or two, shall we? 🤷‍♂️

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  6. Nibbler Avatar
    Nibbler

    Classic! 185 nations can’t even agree on a frothy cappuccino order, but sure, let’s tackle plastic pollution over the next decade or so. 🥴🇪🇺

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