Nearly 180 Nations Negotiate Global Plastic Pollution Pact in Geneva

In 2025, global efforts to combat plastic pollution are intensifying with significant national and international initiatives. India celebrated World Environment Day with a focus on ending plastic pollution, launching a National Plastic Pollution Reduction Campaign that includes diverse activities to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable practices. Concurrently, nations are negotiating a binding Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva, aimed at establishing international rules to end plastic pollution, though divisions remain regarding production limits and waste management. To support countries in implementing the treaty, a National Planning Working Group has been formed, bringing together key organizations to provide technical assistance and align stakeholders for effective national actions. Nigeria highlights the treaty's potential to strengthen national policies by addressing plastic pollution upstream through design standards and reuse systems, while civil society experts urge governments to take a firm and transparent stance to ensure the treaty's ambition and legal bindingness. These combined efforts reflect a growing recognition that tackling plastic pollution requires coordinated global treaties paired with robust national strategies.