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Round up of news from around the South East Asia region, focussing on the initiatives from governments, private sector, civil society towards cleaner seas, less plastic wasted and a more circular economy.
Siam Cement Group (SCG) promotes a more circular economy
26 August 2019
At the 10th Sustainable Development Symposium, SCG announced that 45 partners from the public, private, non-profit and intergovernmental sectors have banded together to form a network to drive the circular economy.
readPRO Viet Nam launches to stem the flow of plastic waste into the ocean
21 August 2019
Nine leading companies in the consumer goods and packaging industries joined hands to launch the coalition Packaging Recycling Organization Việt Nam (PRO Việt Nam) in Ho Chi Minh City.
readAction plan on marine litter is agreed for South East Asia
28 June 2019
Efforts to combat marine litter in South East Asia have been given a boost by the adoption of East Asian Seas Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter.
readASEAN Declaration on Combatting Marine Debris
22 June 2019
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has promised in a joint declaration that its members will take concrete actions to “prevent and significantly reduce marine debris”.
readCollaboration to combat marine litter in Thailand
7 June 2019
UNEP, supported by the Government of Sweden, is forging partnerships between Government agencies, the private sector, civil society and academia in Thailand, to tackle the transboundary challenge of marine litter.
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