INC-5 Side Event: Collaborative Action to Address Marine Plastic Pollution

When: 28 November 2024 at 9.00 - 12.00 (KST)

Where: Hall 321-322, Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea

The escalating threat of plastic leakage into the marine environment poses a significant global challenge, especially in the East Asian Seas. This region faces unique obstacles, including inadequate financial resources, ineffective plastic waste management, and limited technical capacity. The lack of effective governance structure further complicates efforts to address this issue, highlighting the urgent need for cohesive policies and collaborative frameworks. 

In response, the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), is hosting a regional knowledge-sharing event: Collaborative Action to Address Marine Plastic Pollution. This event, part of Rethinking Plastic Life on the margins of INC-5 hosted by the Ministry of Environment of Korea and Korea Environment Corporation, highlights the imperative of regional and global cooperation to catalyze practical actions and facilitate resource mobilization. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event aims to share knowledge, best practices, and discuss challenges and opportunities in addressing the common threat of plastic pollution collectively.