Why no plastic pollution deal was reached
Talks held in Kenya have failed to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why no plastic pollution deal was reached" was published on November 21, 2023 and runs 29 minutes.
November 21, 2023 ·29m · Focus on Africa
Summary
The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.Over 20 African countries are on the slippery path to debt distress. What is it, and what can they do to avoid it?And is the development of women's footballing talent in Africa stuck in the slow lane?
Episode Description
The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.
Over 20 African countries are on the slippery path to debt distress. What is it, and what can they do to avoid it?
And is the development of women's footballing talent in Africa stuck in the slow lane?