Past Events
Bridging Rights and Responsibilities
Date: 26 September 2024
Location: UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
2024 is a pivotal year for efforts to turn the tide on plastic pollution. Member States have engaged in four sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on an international legally binding agreement to end plasti
readMultistakeholder Knowledge Sharing Meeting on Plastic Pollution
Date: 8 March 2024
Location: Hybrid
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environm
readReuse Portal Webinar
Date: 31 January 2024
Location: Online
The World Economic Forum, UNEP, and WWF have recently introduced the Reuse Portal, a collaborative online platform for stakeholders to share insights, best practices, and collaboration opportunities in reusable packaging systems.
readImproving awareness about the role of women in the informal sector in the urban centers in the prevention of marine pollution from plastics
Date: 25 - 27 October 2023
Location: Hall Room 703, Building E1, University of Law, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
This workshop is a significant step towards comprehending the vital role women assume in combatting marine pollution, particularly from plastic waste. The event aligns with Vietnam's commitments to marine environmental protection
readAdvancing Data Analysis and Data Comparability on Marine Litter Monitoring in the East Asian Seas
Date: 9th October 2023 09:00-17:00 (UTC+07:00)
Location: Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand (In-person/Hybrid)
Monitoring and assessment are crucial for understanding marine litter's status, trends, and impacts, enabling the development of effective policies. COBSEA's Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP MALI) emphasizes the importan
readCorporate Sustainability & Environmental Rights in Asia
Date: 4th - 5th October 2023
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference, to be held in-person from the 4-5 October 2023 at United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference cohosted by United Nations Development P
readAsia Pacific Youth Environment Forum
Date: 1st October 2023
Location: UN Compound, Sri Lanka (Hybrid)
The global plastic waste crisis is rising, and South Asia is at the epicenter of this environmental challenge. Join us as we discuss critical issues, including policy efforts, youth perspectives, and the urgent need for global coo
readLet’s #BeatPlasticPollution this World Environment Day!
Date: 5th June 2023
Location: Virtual
World Environment Day on 5 June is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. It's time to accelerate this action. It's time to #BeatPlasticPollution. Everyone from governments, towns, financial organizations
readRegional insights to unlock financing and advance investment in plastic circularity in emerging economics: South-east Asia
Date: 24 May 2023, 15.00 - 16.15 (GMT +7)
Location: Virtual
We are pleased to invite you to a dedicated session on investing in plastics circularity in South-East Asia. This session will cover success stories from the region and insights on enabling a conducive policy environment for inves
readRegional 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
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
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 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...
readWebinar: Human rights depend on a healthy biosphere
Date: 28 October 2020 10:00 am EDT (21:00 Bangkok time)
Location: Virtual
This is a virtual event of the Special Rapporteur on Human rights and Environment, David R. Boyd’s virtual event focusing on his latest GA report entitled “Human rights depend on a healthy biosphere”.
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