SEA circular project Newsletter
June 2024
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SEA circular project, part of UNEP Plastic Initiative, promotes market-based solutions and advocates for policies to prevent plastic pollution and reduce plastic waste at its source in Southeast Asia.
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Key Highlights
- Join us at SEA of Solutions 2024, Bangkok, Thailand!
- Unveiling the Reality: Watch "Plastic - Not So Fantastic"
- Addressing the Global Plastic Crisis: Sheila Aggarwal-Khan, UNEP, Shares Innovative Solutions on Bernama TV, Malaysia
- Driving Change: Empowering UN Resident Coordinators Against Plastic Pollution
- Bridging Rights and Responsibility: Revolutionizing EPR in Southeast Asia
- Recap of UNEP's Regional Event Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Asia Pacific
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Join us at SEA of Solutions 2024, Bangkok, Thailand!
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Join stakeholders from around the world at SEA of Solutions 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, from 18-20 September 2024. This pivotal event aims to catalyze actions and innovations towards circularity in the plastic value chain. It's a crucial platform to exchange knowledge and build partnerships leading up to INC-5, focused on a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution by 2024.
Explore sessions on science-driven action, policy measures, finance, circularity, and community engagement under the theme "Delivering Actions to End Plastic Pollution." Don’t miss out – register today for a sustainable future!
For more details, please click here.
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Unveiling the Reality: Watch "Plastic - Not So Fantastic"
Experience the eye-opening UNEP video, crafted with contributions from the SEA circular project. It exposes the hidden costs of plastic, from ecological devastation to health risks and economic strain. Available in multiple languages, including English, Thai, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. Join us in advocating for reduced plastic usage today!
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Addressing the Global Plastic Crisis: Sheila Aggarwal-Khan, Director of UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division, Shares Innovative Solutions on Bernama TV, Malaysia
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Driving Change: Empowering UN Resident Coordinators Against Plastic Pollution
In a pivotal briefing session by UNEP and the Development Coordination Office (DCO), UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) in Asia-Pacific united to combat plastic pollution. The session, held during the Annual RCs retreat highlighted policy frameworks, project development, finance mobilization, and capacity building, aimed to bolster UN interventions. Together, we are shaping a sustainable future.
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Bridging Rights and Responsibility: Revolutionizing EPR in Southeast Asia
With nearly 40% of the global informal sector engaged in waste management, integrating them into Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes is paramount. In recognizing the vital role of informal waste management, especially waste pickers, we are reshaping plastic pollution management to safeguard labour rights, health equity, and the environment. Partnering with WWF Germany and a range of stakeholders, this regional study aims to empower communities and drive sustainable change. Stay tuned for its launch and regional capacity building to be held during the SEA of Solutions 2024!
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In addition, SEA circular, in collaboration with Vietnam National University (VNU), spearheaded the integration of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for managing marine plastic litter in Vietnam. Focused on enhancing women's roles in waste collection and aligning with Vietnam's National Action Plan on Plastic Waste Management, this initiative has bolstered capacity and supports its policy goals.
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Recap of UNEP's Regional Event Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Asia Pacific
On March 8, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, the UNEP Plastics Initiative organized a pivotal Multistakeholder Knowledge-Sharing Meeting, supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Government of Japan, UNPDF, and GIZ Thailand. This gathering united over 190 participants, comprising government officials, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, academia, and donors. The objective of the event was to raise awareness, share best practices, and outline strategies for collective action to address the harmful effects of plastic pollution throughout its lifecycle.
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We are excited to announce the launch of the UNEP Plastics Initiative Newsletter! Our quarterly newsletter will inform you of timely updates on the latest science and data, publications, compelling stories, engaging videos, upcoming events, collaborative partnership opportunities, and more regarding the UNEP Plastics Initiative's global, regional, and national efforts.
We invite you to sign up for our newsletter here.
Explore the inaugural issue of our newsletter by clicking here.
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*The UNEP Plastics Initiative is a comprehensive programme aimed at addressing the escalating global issue of plastic pollution. It consolidates all UNEP's plastic-related projects into a unified programme, focusing on activating and scaling up actions at the global, regional, and national levels. Click here to learn more about the Initiative.
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