Ji-Hye Jo Keywords EV batteries circular economy waste management global plastics treaty Read more about Ji-Hye Jo Dr. Ji-Hye Jo is researching circular economy, resource circulation, and carbon neutrality at the Korea Environment Institute (KEI). Her work focuses on various aspects of the circular economy, including the recycled materials market, sustainable product design, resource circulation strategies for key items like plastics and batteries, and the sub-regulations under the Promotion of Transition to Circular Economy and Society Act.
The Global Plastics Treaty and Implications for Southeast Asia Read more about The Global Plastics Treaty and Implications for Southeast Asia
Video: Part 3, Session 2: Finance Mechanisms in Practice Read more about Video: Part 3, Session 2: Finance Mechanisms in Practice
Video: Part 3, Session 1: Overview of Financing for Circular Economy Read more about Video: Part 3, Session 1: Overview of Financing for Circular Economy
Case Study: Extended Producer Responsibility in the Philippines Read more about Case Study: Extended Producer Responsibility in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the brief history of the EPR Law in the Philippines and how and when it started.
Policies for a Circular Economy Read more about Policies for a Circular Economy This presentation gives an overview of the components of a circular economy policy that will make it a “good” policy(e.g., just transition, social inclusion, gender equality, and circular economy).
Case Study: Circular Economy in the People’s Republic of China Read more about Case Study: Circular Economy in the People’s Republic of China This presentation gives an overview of the brief history of the CE policies in the PRC and what has inspired the policies/legal frameworks to be passed.
Maria Hughes Keywords circular economy plastic solid waste management global plastics treaty Read more about Maria Hughes Maria Hughes is an Associate Programme Management Officer at the UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. In her work, she focuses on accelerating circularity and sustainable consumption and production in collaboration with regional and global partners. Before joining UNEP, Maria gained experience in accelerating the circular economy on a global level through the World Circular Economy Forum and by working with a network of stakeholders from the public and private sectors. Maria has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Turku, Finland.
Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Updates from the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session Read more about Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Updates from the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session This presentation gives an overview of the GPT, where it is now, the topics discussed in the INC4, and how can ADB support DMCs during the intersessional period.
Opportunities for Support in the Global Plastics Treaty Read more about Opportunities for Support in the Global Plastics Treaty This presentation gives an overview of the investment opportunities and areas for ADB country support concerning the implementation of the treaty.