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A round up of news from around South-east Asia, focussing on initiatives from governments, private sector and civil society towards cleaner seas, less plastic wasted and a more circular economy.
Marine litter has become an escalating global concern, posing a significant threat to our environment and ecosystems. In East Asian Seas, where the marine environment is a crucial part of the region's identity and economy, address
readCharting a Sustainable Course: Tackling Plastic Pollution in Asia with a Human Rights-Based Approach
2023-10-17
During the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference, which took place on October 5th, 2023, and was jointly hosted by UNEP and UNDP, a pivotal panel discussion titled ‘Plastic Pollution in Asia: Busin
readRegional dialogue on ‘Perceptions on plastic waste: A dialogue on the findings of a regional study and the role of businesses in accelerating circularity’
2023-01-10
Over 150 participants representing government agencies, businesses, start-ups and entrepreneur communities from 20+ countries joined the regional dialogue on ‘Perceptions on plastic waste: A dialogue on the findings of a regiona
readPlastic Credits: Understanding the Risks and Opportunities in Addressing Plastic Pollution
2022-10-12
Plastic Credits: Understanding the Risks and Opportunities in Addressing Plastic Pollution Post-event update Bangkok, 12 October 2022 Over 200 participants from government agencies, industries, businesses, start-ups and entreprene
readAchieving a Circular Plastics Economy through Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
2022-09-12
Achieving a Circular Plastics Economy through Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regional Dialogue Series by SEA circular project Post-event update Bangkok, 12 September 2022 Over 100 par
readCollective Efforts to End Plastic Pollution in South-East Asia
2022-07-02
Collective Efforts to End Plastic Pollution in South-East Asia Official Side Event at the UN Ocean Conference 2022 Post-event update Bangkok, 2 July 2022 Read the event report here. An ambitious global agreement to end plastic po
readPLASTIK”, a wake up call to end plastic pollution
2022-05-20
(PLASTIK)” – a wake up call to end plastic pollution Bangkok, 6 June 2022 Imagine, a child is drowning in the sea of plastic, people are eating food made of plastic, pets are eating plastic particles – are these not shocking
readCatalyzing Behavioural Change toward Single-Use Plastics in the South-East Asia
2022-04-22
Catalyzing Behavioural Change toward Single-Use Plastics in the South-East Asia Bangkok, 22 April 2022 The 100 Days to #BeatPlasticPollution campaign has set a benchmark with its creative work and successful outreach plan. It has
readBridging the Policy Gap on Marine Plastic Litter through Data and Research Enhancement in South-East Asia
2022-04-22
Bridging the Policy Gap on Marine Plastic Litter through Data and Research Enhancement in South-East Asia Bangkok, 22 April 2022 A regional virtual consultation was held on 20 April 2022 with participating countries of the Co
readA virtual consultation with SEA circular target countries was held on 4 April, 2022 to strengthen marine litter monitoring efforts in line with Regional Guidance on Harmonized National Marine Litter Monitoring Programmes adopted b
readRegional Guidance on Harmonized National Marine Litter Monitoring Programmes
2022-03-21
Pollution of the world’s oceans by plastic and other anthropogenic solid waste is a transboundary problem. Plastic production, and the consequent loss of plastic solid waste to the environment is growing through time, which is r
readEnding Plastic Pollution Using 10 Acceleration Solutions
2022-03-09
The SEA of Solutions (SOS) 2021 event closed with 10 acceleration solutions through in-depth and constructive dialogues, which set the benchmark for stepping up collective actions to end plastic pollution. These solutions were ide
readThai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution
2021-09-21
Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution Bangkok, 15 September 2021 The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand (SWAT) organized an online Roundtable Workshop for the
readTurning the tide on ocean plastic
2021-05-09
Seven Clean Seas was started in 2018 by social entrepreneurs Tom Peacock-Nazil and his wife Pamela Correia, who realized there was a huge opportunity to educate and engage companies to be...
readWaste as an opportunity
2021-05-09
People in Singapore can now join in the global effort to end plastic waste through a new programme launched in April. Clean4Change is a 150-day programme geared to...
readDespite consensus, plastic continues to pile up
2021-05-09
Plastic pollution is never far away in South-East Asia. It’s in the streets, the rivers, the forests, the beaches and almost anywhere else you care to look...
readFrom straws to pillows
2021-04-23
The Solid Waste Management Association (Thailand) – SWAT – launched their Plastic Footprint Reduction Project by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with...
readViet Nam becoming a growing force in tackling transboundary marine litter and plastic pollution
2021-04-14
Viet Nam is pushing to become a regional pioneer in transboundary marine litter and plastic pollution reduction according to a recent online conference...
readAmong the many adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the sudden surge in the volume of plastic waste, particularly for products used for personal protection...
readResponsible business practices, human rights and plastic pollution
2021-04-14
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) hosted a webinar training session on responsible business practices that align with...
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