Ahead of crucial global plastic treaty negotiations, Asia Pacific policy experts emphasized the region’s pivotal role in addressing plastic production and pollution. They highlighted challenges like industry influence and the need for legally binding obligations to reduce plastic production. Experts urged a human rights-centric approach, warning against voluntary measures that could undermine the treaty’s effectiveness in combating plastic pollution. Ahead of crucial global plastic treaty negotiations, Asia Pacific policy experts emphasized the region’s pivotal role in addressing plastic production and pollution. They highlighted challenges like industry influence and the need for legally binding obligations to reduce plastic production. Experts urged a human rights-centric approach, warning against voluntary measures that could undermine the treaty’s effectiveness in combating plastic pollution.
