First draft of a global treaty to curb plastic pollution expected by November

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The first draft should lead to a legally binding international agreement, possibly by the end of 2024

More than 170 nations have agreed to develop the first draft of a global plastic pollution treaty by November, following the United Nations conference negotiations in Paris earlier this month. Should the process run smoothly the draft will be followed by a finalised version by the end of next year.