NEWS & VIEWS
How Solid Waste Management and Social Issues are Intertwined
An expert from The Philippines sees solid waste management as having strong social components, intertwining with the issues like informal workers, waste-pickers, and massive sachet consumption.
Four Partners to Work with IGES, ERIA on Applying Behavioural Insights to Reduce Plastic Consumption and Waste
The Institute for Global Environment Strategies (IGES) selects four partners to implement the project to test the effectiveness of behavioural insights in reducing the use and waste of single-use plastics in cities and communities.
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.
Entrepreneurship in the Environmental Field: Insights from Women-led Businesses on Tackling Plastic Waste
Three female entrepreneurs in the region shared their insights in addressing plastic waste issues, including challenges and lessons learned that came along their journey in sustainable businesses.
Call for Proposals: Piloting the Application of Behavioural Insights for Plastic Reduction
IGES and RKC-MPD invite organisations in Asia to send proposals on a project to test the effectiveness of behavioural insights to reduce the use and waste of single-use plastics in cities and communities.
ERIA and Cambodia MoE Joint Activities: 5R Program Launch, Site Visit to Peam Krasoap Wildlife Sanctuary
RKC-MPD ERIA and the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia held joint events to launch the 5R Program and visited the Community Protected Area of Peam Krasoap Wildlife Sanctuary in Koh Kong Province.
