Slow progress on Global Plastic Treaty as talks dominated by fossil lobbyists
Fossil and chemical industry lobbyists form the largest delegation at the INC-5 summit.
Progress remains slow halfway through the final negotiations on a Global Plastic Treaty in South Korea, as new research reveals that a record 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the talks.
After a positive start with the adoption of a streamlined draft on the first day of the Busan negotiations, progress has stalled in the past few days, revealing significant differences in ambition between countries – and the pervasive influence of the plastics industry lobby.
