New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Summary The UN global plastics treaty negotiations ended in deadlock, with no agreement reached after three years of talks.

Key issues included procedural ambiguity, entrenched positions, and reluctance to vote.

Despite the lack of consensus, the process has not collapsed, and there is hope for progress if countries can bridge political divides and commit to decisive action.

The latest round of negotiations for a UN global plastics treaty has ended without a deal. After more than three years of talks, deep divisions remain. Agreement is only marginally closer than before talks began. For many countries, campaigners and observer organisations, the outcome is deeply disappointing.

After the final intense meetings w...