Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya’s capital

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and CARLOS MUREITHI
Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Efforts to create a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing at a meeting where participants are discussing the treaty’s draft language for the first time. Nations, petrochemical companies, environmentalists and others affected by the pollution gathered for the negotiations in Kenya’s capital Monday. The meeting is the third of five intended to complete negotiations by the end of next year. Nairobi is a significant venue for this week’s talks since Kenya is a leader in fighting plastic pollution. Many of the players are the same as those at global climate talks since most plastics are made from petroleum or natural gas.