New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Article 15 of the plastics treaty emphasizes the importance of reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability.

While many countries support the idea, they differ on the level of detail and binding nature of these obligations.

The Conference of the Parties will decide the format and timeline for reports, with some nations advocating for mandatory reporting and others suggesting flexibility for developing countries.

Article 15 outlines how Parties to the plastics treaty will report their efforts to implement the agreement. These reporting requirements are central to enabling transparency, fostering accountability, and informing future evaluations of the treaty's overall effectiveness. The cu...