All Events

Regional Dialogue on Perceptions on plastic waste: A dialogue on the findings of a regional study and the role of businesses in accelerating circularity

Date: 11th November 2022, 09.00 - 10.30 (GMT +7)

Location: Bangkok

South-East Asia is at the heart of this marine plastic pollution challenge. Six of the top 20 estimated sources of plastic marine debris are from South-East Asian countries. If South-East Asia were thought of as one country, it wo

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Regional Dialogue on Plastic Credits – A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste Management

Date: 28th September 2022, 14.00-16.00 (GMT +7)

Location: Bangkok

According to estimates of UNEP, over 3 billion people do not have access to proper waste management services . Especially in low-income countries, the collection of recyclables depends almost entirely on the informal sector. Infor

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Technical Session on Solutions to Stop Plastic Pollution

Date: 22 September 2022, 9:45 – 10:45 AM (GMT+9)

Location: Hybrid

The 7IMDC is building on the momentum of past IMDCs by bringing together governments, industry, academia, civil society, and all relevant stakeholders, to discuss the latest science, strengthen collaborations, find solutions and c

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Technical Session on Private Sector Engagement for Plastic Circularity

Date: 20 September 2022, 8:30- 9.30 AM (GMT+9)

Location: Hybrid

The United Nations Environment Programme’s SEA circular project is organising two technical sessions at the 7th International Marine Debris Conference in two tracks; Track 7 - Economics, Financing & Private Sector Engagement; an

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A Session on Plastic Circularity Through Responsible Business Conduct: Realizing the Right to a Healthy Environment

Date: 21 September 2022 at 10.45 - 12:00PM ICT

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Plastic waste and pollution are threatening ecosystems and livelihoods across South-East Asia. Increasing volumes of plastic waste have led to environmental, social and health impacts, particularly for vulnerable communities. Asia

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A Dialogue on Extended Producer Responsibility & Training on Human Rights Based Approach in the Plastic Value Chain

Date: 23 August 2022 at 8:30 - 12:00PM (GMT +7)

Location: Virtual

SEA circular aims to reduce plastic pollution and its impact through a multi-sectoral approach, working with actors across the value chain – from policy makers to communities. The project strives to promote market-based solution

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Side Event: Collective Effort in South-East Asia to End Plastic Pollution

Date: 29 June 2022 at 8:00-10:00am (GMT +1) / 2:00-4:00pm (GMT +7)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Recognizing the devastating and irreversible impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems, the climate and livelihoods, a long-term inclusive solution to address plastic pollution require strengthening international coordination, coo

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SIGN UP: GLOBAL PREMIERE OF SHORT FILM “PLASTIK”

Date: 3 June 2022 at 17:00 - 18:00 (GMT +8)

Location: Virtual

In conjunction with the world environment day 2022, the SEA circular project jointly with MeshMinds and Studio Birthplace organizing an event to introduce the short film – PLASTIK, which is developed by MeshMinds and produced by

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High level dialogue on plastic pollution – Next steps to end plastic pollution

Date: 23 May 2022 at 13:30-14:30 (Bangkok time)

Location: Thailand

Event Overview Agenda Opening Remarks Setting the Scene Panel Discussion Closing Remarks Event Overview High level dialogue on plastic pollution – Next steps to end plastic pollution Event Date: 23 May 2022 at 13:30-14:30 (Bangk

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Regional Consultation on South-East Asia Marine Litter Research Inventory

Date: 20 April 2022 at 13:00-15:00 ICT

Location: Virtual

Under the SEA circular project, the COBSEA Secretariat and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are holding a regional consultation with focal points of the COBSEA Working Group on Marine Litter and national stakeholders...

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100 Days to #BeatPlasticPollution

Date: 1 September - 10 December 2021

Location: Virtual

South-East Asia is at the heart of marine plastic pollution challenge. The 100-day campaign will mobilise digitally-connected youths to adopt habits to #BeatPlasticPollution and help turn the tide on the plastic pandemic.

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SEA of Solutions 2021

Date: 16 - 18 November 2021

Location: Virtual

The SEA of Solutions 2021 virtual event will take place on 16-18 November 2021.

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E-learning course on Cities and Marine Plastic Pollution launched on World Ocean Day

Date: 8 June 2021

Location: Virtual

On World Ocean Day 2021, UNEP and COBSEA are partnering with ESCAP to launch an e-learning course on marine litter.

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Responsible business practices, human rights and plastic pollution: A SEA circular Training Workshop

Date: December 17, 2020

Location: online (WebEx)

The training webinar aims to increase awareness and understanding of responsible business practices and environmental rights to promote a human rights-based approach to reducing plastic leakage and pollution. The webinar provides

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SEA of Solutions 2020

Date: 24 - 26 November 2020

Location: Virtual

SEA of Solutions is an annually occurring partnership event towards solving plastic pollution at source, convened by the UNEP and the COBSEA, through the SEA circular project supported by the Government of Sweden.

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Webinar: The business case for tackling plastic packaging in the food and beverage sector

Date: 24 November 2020 15:00 - 16:30 CET

Location: Online

The webinar will unveil inspiring practices from the Food & Beverage value chain and an innovative mentoring tool to help companies tackle plastic packaging.  

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Regional Policy Dialogue on the Sustainable Lifestyles for SCP focusing on Packaging with an additional focus on COVID-19

Date: 19 November 2020, 14:00 hrs

Location: Hybrid Event, Broadcast live from AIT

The SWITCH-Asia RPAC funded by European Union, implemented by UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with AIT invite you to attend the event.

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AUN-EEC Conference, “Ecological Education and Culture: Cultivating Ecological Mindsets and Lifestyles”

Date: 12 November 2020

Location: Online

To promote the practice of sustainable and environmentally responsible behavior in the Southeast Asian region, the AUN-EEC will be hosting an conference on “Cultivating Ecological Mindsets and Lifestyles” on November 12, 2020

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SD Symposium 2020 Circular Economy: Actions for Sustainable Future

Date: 9 November 2020, 13.30-15.00 hours

Location: Online

SD Symposium 2020 ``Circular Economy: Actions for Sustainable Future``is a collaborative platform that invites all sectors to find solutions for a sustainable future with the Circular Economy.

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Webinar: Let’s talk about masks

Date: 05 November 2020 15:00-16:00

Location: Online

Sustainable Seas Trust and AMWN in partnership with UNEP, DEFF, Packaging SA, Plastics SA, SA Waste Pickers Association, and WESSA are hosting the fourth webinar in our series on COVID-19 Waste Awareness.

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