Plastic-free Oceans by Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan

Event: Healthy Oceans Tech and Finance Forum: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific

Plastic-free Oceans by Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan

28 January 2022

Author / Speaker:

Robin Takashi Lewis, Social Innovation Japan Co-Founder, mymizu - Other materials by the author

Shuji Sonoda, Suntory Holdings Limited - Other materials by the author

Yasuhiko Hotta, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies - Other materials by the author

Session Synopsis: The global community now faces three global crises: climate change, nature loss, and environmental pollution. In order to address these vital issues, the socio-economic systems need to be transformed into more sustainable and resilient one. Japan is now accelerating the transition to a decarbonized society and circular economy. One of the important initiatives is the ASEAN+3 Marine Plastics Debris Cooperative Action Initiative to implement the G20 Agreements and the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris, aiming to reduce and promote the recycling of plastic waste. ADB aims to promote and share innovative technologies, good practices, case studies, and practical solutions toward plastic-free oceans through the Healthy Oceans Finance and Technology Forum.

Towards this end, this session shared the best practices on plastic resource circulation in Japan’s private sector, from the perspectives of advanced technologies, and broader and deeper cooperation of stakeholders from various sectors.

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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