India Opposes Global Limits on Plastic Products in Treaty Talks

At the ongoing Geneva negotiations for a global plastics treaty, India has formally opposed introducing a universal phase-out list for plastic products. The move places India alongside countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iran, which also reject strict production-focused obligations.

India's delegation emphasized that any treaty should concentrate strictly on addressing plastic pollution, not curbing production itself. They argued that binding timelines for phasing out plastics could hamper the nation's development trajectory.

Instead, India proposes enhancing waste management solutions, scientific regulation of harmful chemicals, and establishing a dedicated multilateral fund—similar to the Montreal Protocol model—to support developing countries in technological and infrastructural transitions.

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