Representatives from more than 180 countries and many international organisations are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to develop the first legally binding international treaty on limiting plastic pollution. However, negotiations have reached an impasse as the challenge of balancing interests between countries remains unresolved.

Up to 25 teams gathered in Ha Noi on June 25 for the 2025 Plastics Innovation Programme award ceremony, presenting groundbreaking solutions to curb plastic pollution through advanced production and design techniques, reusable products, and circular financial tools.

In 2025, the United Nations selected the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” for World Environment Day (June 5), calling on the global community to take urgent and determined actions to tackle plastic waste.