New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Summary Developing countries and negotiating blocs are pushing for binding commitments from developed nations to provide financial, technical, and technological support for a global plastics treaty.

They emphasize the need for legal provisions on technology sharing and intellectual property waivers, while developed countries prefer voluntary cooperation, highlighting efficiency and shared responsibility.

Developing countries and negotiating blocs-such as AOSIS, GRULAC and several individual parties including Indonesia, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia-have emphasized that meaningful participation in treaty implementation hinges on timely, need-based and appropriate support. These countries advocate for clear obligations on...