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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.
Waste 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...
readGreater Good Grants
6 November 2020
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
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
readCOVID-19 pandemic may give Asia-Pacific’s oceans a chance to recover, highlights new UN report
13 May 2020
13 May 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: The well-being of oceans in the Asia-Pacific region are edging closer to a tipping point due to the unprecedented pace of marine pollution, overfishing and climate change in recent years. However, a
readEarth Day 2020: Welcome to Earth School
22 April 2020
22 April 2020, Bangkok, Thailand: Today, on Earth Day 2020, over 1.5 billion children aren’t able to go to school. During this moment of schooling at home, many parents are looking for top quality educational resources to help t
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