<h1>Global Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Over Missing Binding Production Limits in Draft Text</h1> Negotiations on a global treaty to address plastic pollution have stalled due to the omission of binding limits on plastic production in the latest draft text. The draft, presented during the fifth negotiation round, emphasizes flexible national actions focused on managing and reducing certain problematic plastics, improving product design for circularity, waste management, and remediation of existing pollution. It also proposes financial mechanisms and support for developing countries. However, it lacks enforceable caps on plastic production and does not address chemicals of concern, sparking criticism from a coalition of over 60 countries advocating for upstream measures and binding commitments. Opposing parties, including major producers, favor voluntary actions and waste management. Indigenous and environmental groups condemned the draft for undermining human rights and environmental protections. Negotiations are ongoing amid deep divisions over the treaty's scope and ambition.