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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.
Turning the tide on ocean plastic
9 May 2021
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
9 May 2021
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
9 May 2021
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
23 April 2021
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
14 April 2021
Viet Nam is pushing to become a regional pioneer in transboundary marine litter and plastic pollution reduction according to a recent online conference...
readSustaining the response to plastic pollution and marine litter
14 April 2021
Among 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
14 April 2021
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...
readTogether progressing towards less plastic wasted
1 April 2021
The SEA of Solutions 2020 hybrid partnership event – over three days from 24-26 November – hosted by UN Ambassadors Nadya Hutagalung and Antoinette Taus, and featuring...
readPlastic Waste Photo Contest
9 September 2020
Overview Overview The Plastic Waste Partnership: photography contest Plastic waste – A Global Problem The pollution of our marine and terrestrial environment by plastic waste is one of the most pressing global environmental chal
readCOBSEA and National University of Singapore launch database of marine litter research from 13 Asian countries
5 August 2020
COBSEA and National University of Singapore launch database of marine litter research from 13 Asian countries Bangkok, 5 August 2020 – With plastic pollution a major priority for governments across Asia, scientists have been
readSEI survey: Transition to circular economy for private enterprises
29 June 2020
29 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) are conducting a survey for a project on transition to circular economy for private enterprises in South-East Asia. This survey will increase understanding of
readSEA circular report launch: Consumers and business concerned about plastic waste but expect governments to do more
22 June 2020
UNEP and FIA have released a regional survey of consumers and food and beverage businesses across South-East Asia that shows a significant disconnect between expectation and action on reducing plastic waste.
readWorld Oceans Day 2020: Innovation for a sustainable ocean
8 June 2020
8 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: World Oceans Day 2020 is focusing on ‘Innovation for a sustainable ocean’. SEA circular joins this global movement today, looking at how data, technology, market-driven solutions, and
readAlex Rendell named UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand
5 June 2020
Bangkok, 5 June 2020 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced Alex Rendell as a National Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand. Alex is an actor and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental
readWorld Environment Day 2020: Plastic pollution threatens marine biodiversity in South-East Asia
4 June 2020
5 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: This World Environment Day 2020, UNEP is drawing attention to biodiversity loss and protection, and calling on communities, businesses, organisations and governments to act #ForNature. Plastic pollu
read2020 Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct
18 May 2020
18 May 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: The COVID-19 crisis has dramatically disrupted business and exposed major vulnerabilities in the economy and global supply chains. This OECD event will gather thought leaders from government and
readVirtual Regional Launch Of Changing Sails: Accelerating Regional Actions For Sustainable Oceans In Asia And The Pacific
12 May 2020
12 May 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: A new regional report on sustainable oceans in Asia and the Pacific is launching this week. The SEA circular project contributed to this significant publication. Join a virtual launch session on You
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