NEWS & VIEWS
ERIA Becomes Observer Organization of Japans CLOMA to Address Marine Plastic Pollutions in ASEAN+3 countries
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) became an observer organization of the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA) in a collaboration to address the issue of marine plastic pollution in ASEAN+3 countries.
ASEAN on Point Public Forum: How Policies can Support the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris
Given the multitude of roles plastic plays in our society, responses to marine plastic pollution will need to involve a wide array of stakeholders, from governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutions, international actors, the business sector, to the general public.
President of ERIA Participates in the 17th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers Meeting
Speaking during the Highlights of the Progress of Activities under ASEAN Plus Three session, Professor Nishimura reported on marine plastic debris actions taken by the RKC-MPD.
ERIA Co-Hosts the First Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and the IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (CCET) co-hosted the First Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)'s Experts Working Group on Marine Plastic Debris meetings.
Ocean Under Stress: The Insidious Effects of Microplastics on Our Coral Reef
Scientists have predicted that by 2050, with the way climate change is unfolding, more than 90 per cent of coral reefs around the globe will be at risk or disappear.
How Private Companies in Indonesia Combat Marine Plastic Debris: Private Sector Plays Fundamental Role to Utilizing Plastic Waste
Private sector plays a fundamental role in enhancing plastic waste management by providing funding for investment and green jobs, said an Indonesian Ministry official in the first online event organized by the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD).
How Plastics Ingestion is Killing the Marine Life in the Philippines
In this first interview series, "Zero in on Plastics", we talked with two marine biologists from Davao City, the Philippines, who share their findings on the impact of plastic on large oceanic creatures. It is a topic that has been brewing among marine plastic activists but lacks research in ASEAN +3 countries.
The Role of Policies in Supporting the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and ASEAN Secretariat co-hosted a public forum to discuss how policies can support the private sector in combatting marine plastic debris, which marked the fourth event of ASEAN on Point webinar series.
RKC-MPD ERIA Recognized as Key Regional Initiative in ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combatting Marine Debris
The ASEAN Secretariat has officially launched ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Member States (2021-2025) in a virtual event called "Launch of ASEAN Regional Action Plan on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN Regional".
ERIA-IGES Joint Webinar on Estimating Plastic Waste and Pollution for Data-driven Policy Making in Emerging Economies at the occasion of 7th 3RINCs
ERIA and IGES, along with the IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (CCET), co-organised a special plastic session entitled "Estimating Plastic Waste and Pollution for Data-driven Policy Making in Emerging Economies" during this year's 7th 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management.
