The UN conference in Busan aimed to create a global treaty to combat the growing plastic pollution crisis, but failed to reach an agreement.
Disagreements centered around limiting plastic production, with major oil-producing nations opposing such restrictions due to economic concerns.
Differing opinions regarding the implementation costs and the responsibility for managing plastic pollution also hindered progress.
Despite this setback, nations will continue negotiations in the coming months with the hope of finally creating a binding international treaty.
