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ASEAN Conference on Combating Plastic Pollution 2024

ASEAN Conference on Combating Plastic Pollution 2024
Date:
17 March 2025
Authors:
Aulia Salsabella Suwarno, Ivana Suradja, Reo Kawamura, Michikazu Kojima
Tags:
environment, plastic pollution, innovation, ASEAN

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More than 460 million metric tonnes (MMT) of plastics are produced annually, with an estimated 20 MMT of plastic waste polluting ecosystems and posing severe threats to biodiversity, public health, livelihoods, and economies. This growing crisis underscores the urgent need for transformative action to curb plastic pollution.

Multistakeholder partnerships play a crucial role in addressing this challenge, as plastic pollution is a complex issue requiring diverse expertise and resources. While the first international legally binding instrument (ILBI) to combat plastic pollution is currently under development at the global level, ASEAN countries have proactively collaborated to tackle the issue.

In alignment with this commitment, the ASEAN Conference on Combating Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2024 was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 28–29 October 2024, building on the momentum of ACCPP 2023. The second iteration of this regional conference focused on strengthening multistakeholder partnerships under the theme ‘Action, Innovation, and Partnership to Phase Out Plastic Pollution.’

This report highlights key insights and outcomes from ACCPP 2024, offering actionable recommendations to advance a circular plastic economy – one that minimises waste, maximises resource efficiency, and fosters regional collaboration.

 

ASEAN Conference on Combating Plastic Pollution 2024: Action, Innovation, and Partnership to Phase Out Plastic Pollution

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