NEWS & VIEWS
Eco-School Program Aims to Raise Youth’s Awareness on Marine Plastic Waste
ASEAN-Japan Centre and RKC-MPD ERIA works together to reach out to and educate youth on the danger of marine plastic waste and how to address the issue.
Long Pathway to Reduce Plastic Waste: ERIA and the Ministry of Environment Cambodia Joint Workshop on Zero Plastic Waste
RKC-MPD ERIA and the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia held a joint workshop to address the massive increase of plastic waste in Cambodia due to population and economic growth.
ERIA Publishes Policy Recommendations on the Role of the G20 Towards an International Agreement on Plastic Pollution
RKC-MPD ERIA, in collaboration with Berlin-based Ecologic Institute and the University of Indonesia’s Institute for Economics and Social Research (LPEM), co-authored a policy brief on the role of the G20 towards an international agreement on plastic pollution.
Entrepreneurship Skill: Unlocking the Potential Value of Plastics
Preventing and reducing marine plastic pollution requires a circular economy approach, which aims to keep plastics in the economy for as long as possible, to reduce the need for new materials and to derive as much use and value as possible.
TONTOTON: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Plastic Pollution Crisis in Cambodia
A social enterprise works with the coastal community in Cambodia to address plastic waste management problems.
Plastic Waste Management: Future Opportunities and Private Sector’s Good Practices in Cambodia
ERIA and Cambodian Environment Ministry co-organised a hybrid seminar to highlight the important role of private sectors and share lessons learned of plastic waste management in the country.
Celebrating Japan’s Sea Day: Small Company in Microplastic Leakage Research and Strives for Innovation
In light of the celebration of Japan’s Marine Day on 18 July, we spoke with a young eco-entrepreneur whose initiatives have become a crucial move for waste management research and innovation in Japan.
The Way Forward for a Stronger Regional and International Cooperation on Marine Plastic Debris
The Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, in collaboration with the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA,) hosted an online forum on marine plastic debris issues in the ASEAN region.
Waste Reduction by Indonesian Producers: Opportunities and Challenges towards Sustainable Business
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry held a public dialog to reiterate the importance of the role of waste reduction by producers, and the opportunities and challenges towards sustainable business.
Why Solid Waste Management is Essential for Undertaking Plastic Waste
A Cambodian waste management expert underlines how solid waste management is crucial for saving resources and protecting the environment, especially in cities, where solid waste predominantly generated.
