A new report from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) found that 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives attended the talks; This is more than any other group, including the EU and its member states. The overwhelming presence is “sparking a fierce debate” over whether global plastic production should be capped as part of the agreement.
The growing influence of plastics industry lobbyists has put negotiations on shaky ground, with major national manufacturers actively opposing any restrictions on production. At the same time, the 89 delegates from small island states most harmed by plastic pollution outnumbered industry representatives.
Source: Ferra
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