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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.
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
readBuilding Foundation for a Robust National Marine Litter Monitoring Programme in the South-East Asia
2022-04-14
A 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...
readPeople 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...
readSustaining the response to plastic pollution and marine litter
2021-04-14
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
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...
readTogether progressing towards less plastic wasted
2021-04-01
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...
readGreater Good Grants
2020-11-06
Banyan Tree Global Foundation has announced a call for proposals, deadline 31st December midnight Singapore Time, for projects up to US $10000 of a 1 year duration. The foundation is welcoming applications for social, environmenta
readPlastic Waste Photo Contest
2020-09-09
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 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
2020-06-29
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
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