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
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