ADB Participation at the fifth Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5) Read more about ADB Participation at the fifth Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5) In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted a resolution with the objective of ending plastic pollution. The aim is to draft an internationally binding agreement – or the Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) – on plastics by 2024, to be adopted by countries by 2025. The GPT’s main aim is to create a comprehensive framework that addresses all aspects of the plastic lifecycle from extraction to disposal.
Ranitya Nurlita Keywords environment circular economy plastic GPT Read more about Ranitya Nurlita Ranitya Nurlita is an environmental consultant whose focus has been on sustainability issues, particularly in waste management, ocean conservation, and ecotourism. Lita holds the positions as Founder and Managing Director of Wastehub®, a Practitioner Lecturer for the Ministry of Education in Indonesia, CMO of PT. Earthnusa Jelajah Dunia (a regenerative and ecotourism startup), and an Ecotourism Bali Ambassador.
Anh Tuan Nguyen Keywords environment circular economy plastic management solid waster management GPT Read more about Anh Tuan Nguyen Nguyen Anh Tuan holds a Master of Science (MSc.) in Climate change and development from Vietnam–Japan University (VJU), focusing his research on sustainable development, climate change mitigation/adaptation, net-zero and low-carbon transition. In charge of international cooperation activities at the Institute of Strategy, Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (2013-now), he is currently responsible for national strategies, planning, and public policies on sustainable development.
Alner: Scaling Reuse and Refill Solutions in Indonesia and Southeast Asia Read more about Alner: Scaling Reuse and Refill Solutions in Indonesia and Southeast Asia This presentation gives an overview of Alner's partnerships with FMCG brands, micro-retailers, and communities, addressing challenges in scaling reuse programs.