Manila, June 11 -- The Philippines has signed an international declaration, joining 94 other countries in calling for an effective treaty to end global plastic pollution.

The joint declaration also known as the "Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on Plastic Pollution" was launched on the second day of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France on June 10.

Through this document, the Philippines and the rest of the signatories sought a "global target" to reduce the production and consumption of primary plastic polymers.

It also calls for a legally-binding obligation to phase out the most problematic plastic products and chemicals of concern and the improvement of plastic product designs for minimal environmental impact.

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