New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Summary The global plastic treaty negotiations in Geneva ended in a deadlock, highlighting the challenges of consensus in multilateralism.

Despite prolonged discussions, no agreement was reached, with key issues like the treaty's scope and health impacts of plastics remaining unresolved.

The reliance on consensus has stalled progress, raising questions about the future of international environmental governance.

The latest round of negotiations for a global plastic treaty ended in stalemate, casting serious doubt on whether the principle of consensus still holds any relevance in modern multilateralism. In the early hours of August 15, 2025, after 10 days of closed-door deliberations, delegates emerged without an ag...