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Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

Talks held in Kenya have failed to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

November 21, 202329m 6s

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Show Notes

The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.

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