India, April 20 -- While a global call for action was evident, the intensity of support varied significantly between Global North & South

Strong public concern about the scale of the global plastics problem led to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) passing a resolution to "end plastic pollution", initiation of the Global Plastics Treaty in 2022, which included a mandate to address the full life cycle of plastic - from production to disposal.

A Greenpeace report People vs Plastic: Global Support for a Strong Plastics Treaty published in February 2024 revealed overwhelming public backing for reduction in plastic production and a shift towards reusable alternatives. The report, based on a survey across 19 countries with over 19...