A global city initiative for no plastic in nature
Plastic Smart Cities is a global movement of cities committed to achieve zero plastic leakage in nature. Since 2018, the initiative has supported cities and coastal centres in taking bold action to stop plastic pollution, with a goal to reduce plastic leakage by 30% in the near term, and achieving no plastics in nature by 2030.
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Tried & tested on-ground solutions to reduce plastic leakage
Smart Guides for Cities
A step-by-step process for cities to achieve their goals
Reports & Publications
Knowledge resources on plastic waste management
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Global approaches to prevent, minimise & manage plastic waste
Pilot Solutions & Case Studies
Tried & tested on-ground solutions to reduce plastic leakage
Smart Guides for Cities
A step-by-step process for cities to achieve their goals
Reports & Publications
Knowledge resources on plastic waste management
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The Academy engages newly elected or appointed city mayors/governors in the Asia-Pacific region to participate in an annual fellowship and build their capacities to develop and implement sustainable urban solutions in their communities, in support of the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Applications for the 2025 Academy are now open.
This regional policy dialogue aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices on the circular economy and plastic waste management among ASEAN member states and key stakeholders.
The 10th Conference will be utilized as a forum to discuss global cooperation and implementation means for agreements on the advanced future of the ocean, such as the ‘Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)’ and the ‘UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.’
Reduce, reuse, redesign: How to turn regulatory pressure into business innovation, packaging solutions and commercial advantage
The Congress will tackle five critical themes: 1) Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action, 2) Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks, 3) Delivering on Equity, 4) Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies, and 5) Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation