Philippine delegation split on joining coalition to cut plastic production: UN treaty participant

Published on April 26, 2024

The Philippines' environment agency wants to be part of a group that supports plastic production cuts, but the bureau of investments is likely opposing it due to links to the plastics industry, says veteran scientist Jorge Emmanuel.

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