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UN Restarts Talks for Global Plastics Treaty Why in the News ? The UN has resumed negotiations in Geneva with delegates from 180 countries to forge a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution after talks failed in Busan in 2023. The urgency stems from its impact on health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Fresh Diplomatic Push to …
Read MoreKerala HC Bans Single-Use Plastics Statewide Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court has issued a ban on single use plastic in eateries, weddings, government functions, and tourist-heavy hilly areas, effective October 2, citing the threat to wildlife and urging safe water alternatives and public awareness. The suo motu case, presided over by …
Read MoreWorld Unites to Beat Plastic Pollution in 2025 Why in the News ? World Environment Day 2025 is being celebrated globally on June 5 with the environment day theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Initiated by the UN Environment Programme in 1973, the day promotes environmental action and highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: Global leaders will gather in Canada’s capital -Ottawa – to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution by the end of the year. This treaty is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. …
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