EVENTS
ERIA’s Experts Urge Standardised Methodologies on Plastic Debris Data Collection and Analysis
The 4th meeting of ERIA’s Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris concluded by urging the development of standardised methodologies for material flow analysis of plastics and monitoring plastic pollution in the environment.
3RproMar Knowledge Partnership: Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution for a Stronger Circular Economy in ASEAN
The ASEAN-German cooperation project, 3RproMar, organised its 2nd Regional Workshop and launched 3RproMar Knowledge Partnership for Marine Litter Prevention.
CORA Eco Ikot: Empowering Women while Mainstreaming Community-based Recycling System
CORA Eco-Ikot Center, an inclusive holistic recycling centre in Metro Manila, empowers women through solid waste management and 3Rs training to operate the centre.
Extended Producer Responsibilities and Private Sector Initiatives Key Factors in Curbing Marine Plastic in the Philippines
RKC-MPD of ERIA, in collaboration with several stakeholders, held a hybrid event to stock-take the progress and discuss the many ways private companies have been contributing to combating marine plastic waste.
How to Prevent Plastic Leakage from Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in ASEAN
Thailand and Vietnam organise Stakeholders Consultation on Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Resin Pellets Leakage Prevention from Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN.
Extended Producer Responsibility in Asia: Fostering Peer-to-peer Learning, Understanding Unique Local Challenges
ERIA and IGES co-hosted a hybrid seminar that discussed the challenges and lessons learned from EPR implementation in Asian countries, and key takeaways for countries preparing to introduce the EPR.
Engaging Youth in Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution: Clean Up Day in Cambodia
Within the framework of Cambodian ASEAN Chairmanship support, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia held a youth engagement event entitled ‘Clean Up Day’ in two high schools in Kampong Cham and Tboung Khmum Provinces, Cambodia
Assessing Marine Plastic Pollution: Site Visit to Mangrove Forest and Interceptor 001 in Jakarta Bay Area
A group of experts on marine plastic debris working in ASEAN+3 region visited the Jakarta Bay area to observe the plastic pollution affecting the mangrove forest
The 3rd ERIA’s Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris: Stocktaking and Future Work
ERIA and IGES co-hosted the Third ERIA’s Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris to stocktake existing efforts and formulate relevant recommendations.
The Keys to Sustainable Society: Habit, Younger Generation, and ESG Investment
A waste management expert from Japan pointed out three important factors that can influence consumer behaviour to build a more sustainable society.
