Twelve countries agreed on common targets, joint clean-up drives and a shared system to track waste at sea.
Twelve coastal nations signed an agreement to cut plastic waste entering their shared waters by half before 2030.
The pact sets common recycling targets, funds joint clean-up drives and creates a shared satellite system to track floating waste.
Environmental groups welcomed the deal but said progress will depend on how quickly single-use plastics are replaced on land.
Delegates backed a fast-track window for flood barriers, heat shelters and early-warning systems.
The next phase of the urban programme shifts attention from large metros to smaller towns, with water supply, electric buses and…
Reservoir levels are healthy in most regions, giving farmers confidence ahead of winter sowing.
Citizens will be able to track applications and receive automatic compensation for delays.
