ADB Participation at the Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5.2) Read more about ADB Participation at the Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5.2) Countries worldwide, from 5 to 14 August 2025, are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland for the second part of the fifth Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session, also known as INC-5.2. This is a continuation of the INC-5 session held in November 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea, which was then targeted as the conclusion of the negotiations.
Antoinette Taus Keywords circular economy Read more about Antoinette Taus Antoinette Taus is a Filipino-American award-winning actor, singer, host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Combining her renown with her longstanding dedication to people and the planet, she founded CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation), a nonprofit organization that fosters sustainable development through impactful programs with volunteers, women, youth, and local communities in order to help build a more just and resilient future for people and the planet.
Emilio López Cano Keywords circular economy Read more about Emilio López Cano Emilio holds a Ph.D. from Rey Juan Carlos University (Information Systems Engineering program), a master’s degree in Decision Systems Engineering from Rey Juan Carlos University, a Bachelor's degree in Applied Statistics, and a Diploma in Statistics from Complutense University of Madrid. He is an Associate Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University, where he joined the High-Performance Research Group in Data Science Fundamentals and Applications in 2020.
Marios Kostis Keywords circular economy Read more about Marios Kostis Marios is a project engineer specializing in digital solutions and data management for environmental services.
Hyunjeong Jin Keywords environment circular economy Read more about Hyunjeong Jin Hyunjeong works on the plastic pollution and marine litter efforts of the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia Secretariat, administered by the United Nations Environment Programme. She has worked with local and national governments, businesses, and coastal communities on solutions to prevent plastic pollution and protect marine and coastal ecosystems in the East Asian Seas region. Her areas of expertise include ocean governance, marine litter knowledge management, and fostering regional and global cooperation to address marine plastic pollution.
Strengthening Data Governance to Support Regional Action on Marine Litter in the East Asian Seas Read more about Strengthening Data Governance to Support Regional Action on Marine Litter in the East Asian Seas This presentation gives an overview of COBSEA's efforts and challenges in addressing marine litter in East Asian Seas.
Data Governance Framework for Plastic Waste Management Read more about Data Governance Framework for Plastic Waste Management This presentation gives an overview of a comprehensive data governance framework to address plastic waste management effectively.
Plastic Waste Management Open Data Platform Read more about Plastic Waste Management Open Data Platform This presentation gives an overview of the Plastic Management Open Data Platform, a CKAN-based system designed to collect, store, analyze, and share marine plastic waste data.
The Process of Piloting Digital Applications to Transformation Read more about The Process of Piloting Digital Applications to Transformation This presentation gives an overview of the use of digital technologies to enhance waste management processes.
Angela Aquino Keywords environment circular economy Read more about Angela Aquino An engineer and environment specialist, Angela is part of the team implementing the ADB-funded technical assistance on the Pasig River Plastics Digital Twin Project, which supports plastic waste monitoring and modelling using digital tools. She also currently serves as the National Climate Change Specialist for the Green and Resilient Cities Project of the United Nations Development Programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility.