Where did the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to end plastic pollution take place?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Busan, South Korea

Explanation:

• The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution took place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
• This session was held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO).
• The session aimed to finalize negotiations for the global plastics treaty, but it ended without a consensus, leading to a decision to resume talks in 2025.

Information Booster:

• The INC-5 session brought together over 3,360 participants from more than 170 countries, along with observers from over 440 organizations.
• Despite the large participation, the session faced significant disagreements, particularly regarding proposals to reduce plastic production and address harmful chemicals in plastics.
• A group of 85 countries called for binding global targets to cut plastic production, while others, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia, opposed such measures.
• The session concluded with a commitment to resume negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.