Global plastic pollution treaty talks extended in 'haze' of confusion

Delegates speak together after talks on a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day, late on August 14, 2025 in Geneva. Talks on striking a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day into August 15 but with no clear endgame in sight. Ten days of negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva were due to wrap up on August 14, 2025, but with 23 minutes of the day left, the talks were prolonged. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)