ERIA, Author at RKC

Expert and Policy Dialogue on the Assessment of Policy Responses to Plastic Pollution

Bangkok, 4 March 2024: In efforts towards achieving the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision to reduce additional marine plastic pollution to zero by 2050, The Ministry of Environment of Japan (MOEJ), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Institute for Global …

Addressing Plastic Pollution Through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Southeast Asia

Author: Michikazu Kojima
Senior Advisor to the President on Environmental Issues,
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia

Plastic Pollution and EPR

Numerous academic studies have unveiled Southeast Asia as a significant hotspot for plastic pollution, primarily due …

ERIA Receives IGO Observer Status from UNEA: Advancing Global Environmental Participation

Jakarta, 6 December 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has received official accreditation as an intergovernmental organization (IGO) by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), effective as …

AFD and ERIA Forge Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Sustainable Development in the ASEAN Region

Jakarta, 5 December 2023: The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have taken a significant stride towards advancing regional progress and sustainable development by formalising a strategic partnership through …

Breaking the Plastic Habit: A Public Dialogue on the Application of Behavioural Insights

Jakarta, 9 November 2023: As a way to tackle plastic waste issue in ASEAN from the social science angle, the Behavioral Insight Project Public Dialogue, took place within the ERIA premise. The event, organized by the Economic Research Institute …

A Walk through Bantar Gebang Landfill: A Closer Look at the Informal Waste Workers

The infamous Bantar Gebang landfill site is the biggest open dumping landfill not just in Indonesia, but also in the Southeast Asia region. Spanning across an area of more than 108 hectares, this landfill site receives about 7,000 tonnes …

ASEAN-Japan Cooperation Symposium: the Launching of the ASEAN-Japan Action Agenda on Plastic Pollution

A Symposium commemorating the 50^th year of cooperation between ASEAN and Japan was held during the ASEAN-Japan Environment Week in Laos (Aug 22^nd-24^th 2023).

On August 24^th, Mr Reo Kawamura, Director for Environmental …

National Plastic Action Partnerships (NPAP): A Multistakeholder Approach to Addressing Plastic Pollution in Developing Countries

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ERIA Participates in 18th ASEAN+3 Environment Ministers Meeting and ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Environmental Cooperation

Vientiane, 24 August 2023: Mr Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), gave a presentation at the 18th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) and ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Dialogue …

ERIA Attends Environment Ministerial Meetings and ASEAN-Japan Environment Week

An Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) delegation led by Mr Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer, took part in a number of salient activities during the ASEAN-Japan Environment Week on 22-24 August, and the Environment Ministerial …

[PODCAST] Living Chic with Plastic – Episode 3

‘Living Chic with Plastic’ podcast series welcomes young people involved in marine plastic litter research, prevention programs, clean-up activities, and other advocacies. We listen to their first-hand experience, different challenges they may be facing, and draw important insights toward possible …

Building Data on the Plastics Value Chain in ASEAN Member States

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[INFOGRAPHIC]: The Supports Businesses Need to Address Plastic Pollution in ASEAN +3

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris invited businesses contributing to the reduction of plastic waste in ASEAN + 3 countries to share their challenges and lessons learned through our Private Sector Platform (PSP) webinar series. The first round …

[PODCAST] Living Chic with Plastic – Episode 2

‘Living Chic with Plastic’ podcast series welcomes young people involved in marine plastic litter research, prevention programs, clean-up activities, and other advocacies. We listen to their first-hand experience, different challenges they may be facing, and draw important insights toward possible …

The 2nd ASEAN-Japan Symposium on Marine Plastic Waste Education Aims to Nurture Good Habits for Cleaner Oceans

1 March 2023: On this day, the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) held the 2nd Symposium on Marine Plastic Waste Education that featured selected schools and their student-led initiatives from Japan and eight ASEAN countries which had previously participated in …

IGES, ERIA Held Kick-Off Workshop with 4 Partners for the Consumer Behaviour Project for Single Use Plastics

23 February 2022: The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), a policy research institute in Japan, held a kick-off workshop on a project to test the effectiveness of behavioural insight to reduce the use of single-use plastics in …

Plastic Pollution in Thailand Mangrove Forest Reflecting the Situation in Southeast Asia

Samut Prakan, 6 March 2023: Mangrove is known to be a powerful carbon sink, which is essential in mitigating climate change. However, large areas of mangrove forests face tremendous threats from plastic pollution, including the ones in Bang …

India-Japan Environment Week Shares Innovative Waste Management Technologies to Reduce Plastic Waste

12 January 2023: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), and Asian Development Bank (ADB) co-organised a hybrid seminar entitled “Latest Trends of Waste Management Technologies Contributing to Marine …

[PODCAST] Living Chic with Plastic – Episode 1

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA has launched a podcast series titled ‘Living Chic with Plastic’, which highlights marine plastic pollution and explores future sustainable relationships with plastic.

These podcast series welcome young people involved …

Four Partners to Work with IGES, ERIA on Applying Behavioural Insights to Reduce Plastic Consumption and Waste

26 December 2022: The Institute for Global Environment Strategies (IGES), a non-profit policy research institute in Japan, launched a project to test the effectiveness of behavioural insights in reducing the use and waste of single-use plastics in …

Call for Proposals: Piloting the Application of Behavioural Insights for Plastic Reduction

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), a not-for-profit policy research institute in Japan, launched a project to test the effectiveness of behavioural insights to reduce the use and waste of single-use plastics in cities and communities. The project …

ERIA Publishes Policy Recommendations on the Role of the G20 Towards an International Agreement on Plastic Pollution

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Entrepreneurship Skill: Unlocking the Potential Value of Plastics

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Waste Collection from Rivers, Beaches, and Oceans

Rivers are pathways of

Design for Recycling

A new trend in

Eco-Industrial Park

The eco-industrial park concept

Eco-labelling

Certain companies label their

Economic Incentives for Recycling Industries

Economic incentives are essential

Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended producer responsibility (EPR)

Green Procurement

Green procurement is the purchase

Industrial Standards for Recycled Products

Consumers are often hesitant

The Way Forward for a Stronger Regional and International Cooperation on Marine Plastic Debris

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Recycling Rate

The recycling rate is

Collection from Waste Generators

The World Bank defines waste

Preventing Discharge from Specific Sources

Discharges containing plastics, especially

Preventing Littering

Effects of marine litter

Proper Treatment and Disposal

Per the hierarchy of waste

Waste Reception Facility at Port

Marine litter and pollution

Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics

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Prohibition or Levy

Plastic pollution, a major

International Agreement: ASEAN Initiatives

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: COBSEA Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: G20 Summit and Osaka Blue Ocean Vision

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: Mekong River Commission

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: The 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping Wastes and Other Matter (London Convention)

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: The 1989 Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (Basel Convention)

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

International Agreement: The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

TONTOTON: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Plastic Pollution Crisis in Cambodia

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Plastic Waste Management: Future Opportunities and Private Sector’s Good Practices in Cambodia

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Celebrating Japan’s Sea Day: Small Company in Microplastic Leakage Research and Strives for Innovation

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The Way Forward for a Stronger Regional and International Cooperation on Marine Plastic Debris

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Waste Reduction by Indonesian Producers: Opportunities and Challenges towards Sustainable Business

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Why Solid Waste Management is Essential for Undertaking Plastic Waste

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ERIA and AIT Launched a Project on Plastic Leakage Prevention from Factories and Informal Recycling Sector

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EPR for Plastics in Viet Nam: Challenges and Opportunities

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The OECD Global Plastics Outlook: The Facts from the Field

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The 2nd ERIA’s Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris: Ways Forward

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Toward Plastic Waste-Free Thailand: Single-Use Plastic Reduction and Replacement

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Leading by Examples: A Call for Action to Combat Marine Plastic Litter during Rainy Days

26 January 2022: Rainy season exacerbates the existing marine plastic issue. Heavy rain accelerates the amount of plastic leakage and generates accumulation of plastic in the oceans. The occurrence can not only cause annual floods, but also bring harmful …

Innovation as a Driver to Tackle Marine Plastics: The Private Sector in Malaysia in Support of the National Goals

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Crossing The Border Without Passport: Where Our Plastics End Up

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Building Synergy and Collaboration on Plastics in the ASEAN Member States

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Keeping Up with the Increasing Plastic Waste: Voluntary Initiatives Alone No Longer Enough

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ERIA Becomes Observer Organization of Japans CLOMA to Address Marine Plastic Pollutions in ASEAN+3 countries

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ASEAN on Point Public Forum: How Policies can Support the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris

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President of ERIA Participates in the 17th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers Meeting

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ERIA Co-Hosts the First Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris

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Ocean Under Stress: The Insidious Effects of Microplastics on Our Coral Reef

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How Private Companies in Indonesia Combat Marine Plastic Debris: Private Sector Plays Fundamental Role to Utilizing Plastic Waste

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How Plastics Ingestion is Killing the Marine Life in the Philippines

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The Role of Policies in Supporting the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris

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RKC-MPD ERIA Recognized as Key Regional Initiative in ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combatting Marine Debris

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Environmental and Sustainability Challenges in the Mekong Subregion

The Mekong Subregion

Applying the extended producer responsibility towards plastic waste in Asian developing countries for reducing marine plastic debris

The extended producer

ERIA-IGES Joint Webinar on Estimating Plastic Waste and Pollution for Data-driven Policy Making in Emerging Economies at the occasion of 7th 3RINCs

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Strengthening Capacity for Marine Debris Reduction and Waste Management in ASEAN Region through Knowledge Sharing on Marine Litter

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IGES and ERIA Sign MoU to Strengthen Policy Research for Circular Economy and Prevention of Marine Plastic Pollution in ASEAN+3 Countries

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Regional Waste Management Inter-municipal Cooperation and Public and Private Partnership

To reduce the

Marine Lives Matter: Plastic Bag Bans in Japan and Jakarta and Further Actions to Reduce Marine Plastics

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ERIA-AIPA Online Joint Dialogue on Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Strengthening Waste Management Policies to Mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus (COVID-19)

ERIA Presents Video on RKC-MPD in Honour of Earth Day

Jakarta, 22 April 2020: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is honouring the Earth Day 2020 with a 3-minute video on the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD), a new …

Tackling Marine Plastic Pollution

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ERIA’s President Announces RKC-MPD’s Establishment in 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment

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Financial Support is Needed to Overcome the Regional Waste Management Issues in Indonesia and Other Asian Countries

Jakarta, 18 September 2019: Experts in waste management issues, private sector, and policymakers attended a seminar on ‘Regional Waste Management in Indonesia and Other Asian Countries’ in Jakarta on 18 September 2019, organised by the Economic Research Institute …

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