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UN General Assembly adopts resolution on ocean plastics monitoring
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Member states voted for a non-binding text that calls for a common method of measuring marine plastic debris.
VerifiedThe UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on monitoring ocean plastic pollution on 16 October 2026 by 141 votes in favour, 3 against and 12 abstentions.2 independent sources
- SupportsReuters
"The 193-member assembly adopted the resolution with 141 votes in favour, three against and 12 abstentions."
reuters.com/demo/un-assembly-ocean-plastics-vote-20…Retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 22:30 UTC - SupportsAssociated Press
"The vote was 141-3 with 12 abstentions."
apnews.com/demo/un-vote-ocean-plastic-resolution-2…Retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 22:35 UTC
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The resolution is non-binding and asks the Secretary-General to report on its implementation in 2028. (Verified) It was introduced by a group of Pacific island states.
VerifiedThe resolution is non-binding and asks the Secretary-General to report on its implementation in 2028.2 independent sources
- SupportsAgence France-Presse
"Le texte, non contraignant, demande au secrétaire général de présenter un rapport sur sa mise en œuvre en 2028."Translation: "The non-binding text asks the Secretary-General to present a report on its implementation in 2028."
afp.com/demo/onu-resolution-plastique-oceans-20…Retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC - SupportsReuters
"The non-binding resolution requests a report from the secretary-general on implementation in 2028."
reuters.com/demo/un-ocean-plastics-resolution-2026Retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC
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The text calls for a standard methodology for measuring marine plastic debris. (Verified) Several delegations said in explanations of vote that monitoring should be funded by existing programmes.
VerifiedThe text calls for a standard methodology for measuring marine plastic debris.1 source
- SupportsBBC News
"The resolution urges states to agree a common way of measuring plastic debris at sea so that national figures can be compared."
bbc.com/news/demo/un-ocean-plastic-monitoring-r…Retrieved 17 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC
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