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WASTE REDUCTION IN HUE SCHOOLS
Environmental Education: Schools in Hue Adopt Waste Reduction Model
PHU QUOC - PQSX VOLUNTEER GROUP
Phu Quoc Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam
PACT WORKSHOP IN THAILAND
Milestone Achieved in Thailand: Plastic ACTion Workshops Lead the Way to Sustainability
Inspiring Stories of Community-Based Waste Management
Inspiring Stories of Community-Based Waste Management: Sharing Experiences Across Indonesia via Participatory Action Research
Dong Hoi
Dong Hoi City Joins 9 other Plastic Smart Cities in Viet Nam
Wat Potawas Waste Bank in Surat Thani Thailan
Community Waste Bank Transitions to a Recycling Social Enterprise in Surat Thani, Thailand
Webinar Cities and Businesses Tackling the Tourism Plastic Crisis (2)
Cities and Businesses Tackling the Tourism Plastic Crisis
Local and subnational Governments Coalition to end Plastic Pollution
Media Release: Local and subnational Governments Coalition to end Plastic Pollution
Case Study - CITY-LEVEL LEARNINGS FOR THE GLOBAL PLASTIC POLLUTION TREATY
Case Studies from Asia: City-Level Learnings for the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
Helsinki
Helsinki joins Plastic Smart Cities - a first in the Baltic Sea
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Community-Driven Waste Reduction in Manila
Plastic Smart Cities Fair in Manila Brings Enterprises and Communities Together
The Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative in Manila City, Philippines, is currently in the final stretch of its implementation, set to conclude in 2025....
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Reusable Ecommerce Packaging Pilot Report - Feature Image
Reusable E-commerce Packaging Pilot Report
WWF-Singapore’s Plastic ACTion (WWF-PACT), with partners UOB, SingPost, and Better Packaging Co., launched a pilot program to promote reusable e-commerce...
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Laos has officially joined the Plastic Smart Cities
Luang Prabang Officially Joins Plastic Smart Cities
On 3 December 2024, Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage City in Laos known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, officially joined the...
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From Sea to Shore_ Viet Nam’s Fishermen and Marine Debris Removal
From Sea to Shore: Fishermen Remove Marine Debris in Cu Lao Cham
At 3 AM, Nguyen Tan Hung sets out on his small wooden boat to the sea every day. His eyes scan the waters not just for fish but also for something else...
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Addressing Plastic Pollution In Malaysia (3)
Sabah Symposium Rallies Support from Businesses, CSOs and Youths in Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis
25 November 2024 — The Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) Sabah in partnership with WWF-Malaysia, and with the support of Sabah CSO-SDG...
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The Plastic Reduction Journey of Hue City
The Plastic Reduction Journey of Hue City
In Hue City, the project “Hue – A Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” (hereinafter referred to as TVA project) funded by WWF-Norway through WWF-Vietnam,...
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A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need - Securing Essential Measures at INC-5
A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need
As states prepare to gather at the fifth and final session of the intergovernmental negotiations on the global treaty to end plastic pollution (INC-5),...
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The Circularity GAP Report 2024
The Circularity GAP Report 2024
Despite the circular economy entering the mainstream, global circularity is still in decline. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 underscores...
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Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty
Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic pollution is a global challenge with adverse effects on the environment and human health. In late 2022, negotiations on a global treaty began aiming...
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Laos has officially joined the Plastic Smart Cities
Luang Prabang Officially Joins Plastic Smart Cities
On 3 December 2024, Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage City in Laos known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, officially joined the Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative in partnership with WWF-Laos.  A municipal waste profile...
From Sea to Shore_ Viet Nam’s Fishermen and Marine Debris Removal
From Sea to Shore: Fishermen Remove Marine Debris in Cu Lao Cham
At 3 AM, Nguyen Tan Hung sets out on his small wooden boat to the sea every day. His eyes scan the waters not just for fish but also for something else – plastic waste.  Mr. Nguyen Tan Hung, a fisherman from Cu Lao Cham, has been removing marine...
Addressing Plastic Pollution In Malaysia (3)
Sabah Symposium Rallies Support from Businesses, CSOs and Youths in Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis
25 November 2024 — The Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) Sabah in partnership with WWF-Malaysia, and with the support of Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance (SCSA), co-organised a symposium to address the critical issue of plastic pollution and...
The Plastic Reduction Journey of Hue City
The Plastic Reduction Journey of Hue City
In Hue City, the project “Hue – A Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” (hereinafter referred to as TVA project) funded by WWF-Norway through WWF-Vietnam, with Hue City People’s Committee as the executive agency, has been implemented from 2021...
A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need - Securing Essential Measures at INC-5
A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need
As states prepare to gather at the fifth and final session of the intergovernmental negotiations on the global treaty to end plastic pollution (INC-5), plastic pollution continues to ravage our planet, destroying ecosystems and wildlife populations, fuelling...
The Circularity GAP Report 2024
The Circularity GAP Report 2024
Despite the circular economy entering the mainstream, global circularity is still in decline. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 underscores the urgency to shift from circular economy awareness to concrete actions that reduce environmental...
Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty
Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic pollution is a global challenge with adverse effects on the environment and human health. In late 2022, negotiations on a global treaty began aiming at addressing this challenge. The start of negotiations followed Resolution 5/14 of the United...
Fishing Comunity in Thailand Binding Local Stakeholders to Preserve Coastal Biodiversity (2)
Songkhla’s Fishing Community Takes Lead in Enhancing Waste Management Systems in Coastal Areas
As a fishing community, protecting the sea’s biodiversity isn’t just a duty – it’s a way of life. In a groundbreaking stride toward coastal conservation, the Ban Phang Sai Community in Songkhla, Thailand, is demonstrating its leadership in scaling...
Preserving Sacred Spaces_ Viet Nam's Bold Initiative for Reducing Plastic Waste (2)
Keeping Sacred Spaces Plastic Pollution-Free: Encouraging Reuse
Encouraging Reuse at the Hàng Dương Cemetery, Côn Đảo’s tourism hotspot Each day, the solemn grounds of Viet Nam’s Hàng Dương memorial cemetery are abuzz with people paying their respects to fallen war heroes. However, one thing sets this famous tourist...
Poster
Plastic Waste Reduction in Small Island Fishing Communities in Taytay Bay Poster
Resources for Plastic Reduction in Fishing Communities in Taytay, Palawan, Philippines Educational posters enhance communities’ understanding through visual aids. Visual elements can improve memory retention. Citizens are more likely to remember information...
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