How realistic is a global plastic treaty? | DW News

How can people and the environment be protected from the flood of plastic that increasingly harms nature – and human health? Representatives from more than 160 countries are meeting in Geneva to discuss exactly that, in a last-ditch attempt to create a legally binding agreement to combat plastic pollution. It is hoped that the treaty can be signed next year. 00:00 The global plastic disaster 02:58 Melanie Bergmann, Marine Biologist 07:41 Tim Schauenberg, DW Climate reporter For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... #plasticpollution #treaty #environment