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For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management

Event: ADB Data Room: Healthy Oceans and Coastal Resilience

For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management

26 November 2021
Author / Speaker: 
Jingmin Huang, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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The blog discusses the escalating solid waste challenges Pacific Island nations face due to globalization, changing lifestyles, and climate change. It advocates for reducing waste, improving disposal methods, and enhancing regional cooperation to create a sustainable recycling network and attract funding for ocean waste management.

Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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