Marine litter is a major concern for Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Governments in these countries have developed and enacted policies to address the sources and impacts of marine litter. In this webinar, Anna Oposa, marine conservation and circular economy specialist, will discuss the marine litter policies of each country along with a comparative analysis, and present opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation. The presentation will provide an overview of the recently published ADB brief, Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Marine Litter Management in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam: Policy Analysis and Opportunities.

Speaker​ 

Anna R. Oposa | Marine Conservation and Circular Economy Specialist, ADB

For over a decade, Anna has been at the forefront of programs and policy advocacy campaigns on shark conservation, marine litter, and climate change. She has been recognized locally and internationally for her work in environmental conservation: She was one of the 2021 awardees for The Outstanding Young Men and Women of the Philippines (TOYM) and one of the 2021 awardees for The Outstanding Women in Nation's Service (TOWNS). Anna obtained her MSc in Conservation Science from Imperial College London as a Chevening scholar.