UPSC Editorial Analysis: Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The world is facing a plastic pollution crisis of unprecedented scale. With over 430 million tonnes of plastics produced annually, much of it single-use, the environmental and health costs are rising rapidly. To address this, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiated …

Busan Summit

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DD News  Context: The fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting for the Global Plastics Treaty concluded in Busan, South Korea, without achieving consensus on a legally binding framework to eliminate plastic pollution. Busan INC-5: Objective: Establish a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution across its life cycle. Participants: 170 nations, …

Menace of Microplastic

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE  Context: As the world moves toward the finalization of the Global Plastics Treaty, reducing microplastic pollution has become an urgent priority, demanding a multi-pronged approach involving regulations, innovative technologies, and global cooperation.  What are Microplastics and Their Classifications Definition: Plastics less than 5 mm in diameter, formed through fragmentation or intentionally …