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 to 2024. The overall objective of the Project is to support Hue city in protection of […]
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 climate change and infiltrating our bodies through the air we breathe and the food and water we consume. […]
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 impacts. This year’s report introduces a roadmap to address declining circularity rates by focusing on three key areas: unlocking capital, enforcing policy […]
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 Nations Environment Assembly, which mandated member states to negotiate an international legally binding instrument to combat […]
School Plastic Reduction Handbook
This handbook was developed to assist schools in minimizing plastic use and promoting a green, clean, and sustainable learning environment. Featuring practical methods and specific activities, this handbook provides basic knowledge about plastics, plastic waste, and its harm to the environment and human health. This handbook is divided into three main chapters: Chapter 1: Plastic […]
Student Activity Book: Towards a Pollution-Free Nature
This activity book provides children with an engaging, interactive explanation of plastic issues using colourful illustrations across ten activities and topics:
Ideas for Guiding School Communities Towards Zero Waste Schools
WWF Indonesia, through the Plastic Smart Cities Programme, has collaborated with the Guru Belajar Foundation to hold a Zero Waste Program School in schools in Depok near the Ciliwung River. Main Activity: This document is the output report of the implementation between June and October 2024. Language: Bahasa Indonesia
Cleaning Up Canals In Venice
Research by the Italian Institute for Marine Research (CNR-ISMAR) found the canals of the historic city center of Venice to be littered with a large amount of waste and in particular, car tyres; this is due to the common practice, especially by heavy load transport boats, of using tyres as boat fenders. Project Objectives: The […]
Sustainable Ocean
Oceans play a critical role in keeping our climate stable and our world livable. They regulate global temperatures, taking in solar energy and distribute heat around the globe via ocean currents. Additionally, oceans produce half of the oxygen we need and absorb 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions, while capturing 90% of the excess heat […]
Circular Economy in South Africa: Opportunities for reusable packaging systems and women’s participation
This study, commissioned by GIZ and led by ICLEI Africa, explores the economic and waste landscape of three South African cities—Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, and uMhlathuze—with a focus on enabling environments for circular economy engagement and support for women’s participation. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies, to assess the baseline opportunities, […]