SEA CIRCULAR
Solving Plastic Pollution At Source
Plastic waste is choking our seas and threatening ecosystems and livelihoods in South-East Asia. Striving for cleaner seas, less plastic wasted and a more circular economy requires fundamental change throughout the plastic value chain.
SEA circular is an initiative of UN Environment Programme and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) to inspire market-based solutions and encourage enabling policies to prevent marine plastic pollution.
Events
SEA of Solutions 2024
26 September 2024
2024 is a pivotal year for efforts to turn the tide on plastic pollution. Member States have engaged in four sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. Tackling the plastic pollution crisis requires a comprehensive...
5th April 2024
UNEP has launched the call for applications for the next edition of the Young Champions of the Earth award, which recognizes the contributions of young people in leading environmental action. UNEP is looking for entrepreneurs, scientists, economists, artists, and communicators...
As a flagship event since 2019, SEA of Solutions has been at the forefront of tackling plastic pollution at its source, fostering partnerships, and showcasing best practices and latest trends. Organized by SEA circular – an initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas...
SEA CIRCULAR
COUNTRIES
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
18 July 2024
A recent online regional meeting hosted by UNEP served as a platform to introduce their draft report, “Recognition, Inclusion, and Integration of the Informal Waste and Recycling Sector...
24 April 2024
In this awareness video crafted by UNEP with assistance from the SEA circular project, the emphasis lies on raising awareness about reducing unnecessary plastic usage. The video delves into...
29 March 2024
