Bangladesh has rejected the latest draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, calling it weak and inadequate. The government insists the treaty must include binding measures on harmful chemicals, emissions, and primary plastic production, rather than relying on voluntary approaches. At INC-5.2 in Geneva, Bangladesh highlighted its vulnerability as a low-lying country and stressed the need for a global framework to tackle cross-border plastic pollution. Officials also urged promoting circular economy models, sustainable product design, and just transitions for waste sector workers.
Bangladesh has strongly rejected the latest draft of the proposed Global Plastics Treaty and simultaneously demanded stricter measures to prevent plastic pollution.
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