Swiss Environment Minister Pushes for Global Plastic Treaty

Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti expresses optimism for ambitious international agreement on plastic pollution, despite challenging negotiations in Geneva.

Key Takeaways

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Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti is pushing for an ambitious international agreement on plastic pollution
Switzerland found the Wednesday afternoon negotiation text 'unbalanced'
Switzerland proposed global control of plastic products and a list of banned substances

By The Numbers

2025

Year of negotiations

They Said

"hopeful until the end"
— Albert Rösti, Swiss Environment Minister

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Swiss Leadership in Global Plastic Treaty

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Key Negotiations in Geneva

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Switzerland's Proposals

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Challenges and Way Forward

Sources & References

Swiss environment minister 'hopeful' plastic pollution treaty within reach

SWI swissinfo.ch

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