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
readRegional 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
readTechnical 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
readTechnical 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
readA 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
readA 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
readSide 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
readSIGN 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
readHigh 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
readRegional 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...
read100 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.
readSEA 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.
readE-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.
readResponsible 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
readSEA 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.
readWebinar: 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.
readRegional 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.
readAUN-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
readSD 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.
readWebinar: 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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