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The Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and...

Background Plastic pollution is a global environmental issue. East and Southeast Asia are of strategic importance in the fight against plastic pollution, the rivers and coastlines of which are some of the most affected by plastic pollution. The...

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) organised the technical workshop "WEEE Matters: Spot it, Sort it, Manage it right" during May 13-14 2025 in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. The event was arranged in collaboration with...

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province (Thailand) is facing a significant plastic waste challenge, generating over 9,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, much of which is either ended up in landfills or leaked into the environment. In response, the city...

Cities account for approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Accelerating urban decarbonisation while addressing challenges such as environmental pollution and circular economy is critical to achieving the Paris...

Malaysia and Japan have enjoyed solid and friendly cooperation for many years. This has recently been elevated by the “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” agreed upon in December 2023. Under the partnership, the two nations have renewed their...

In order to achieve the 1.5 degree target set in the Paris Agreement, it is essential for cities, which account for about 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, to make the transition to decarbonization. International...

At COP28 in 2023, the host country, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the “CHAMP” initiative, where over 70 countries, including Japan, declared their commitment to strengthening cooperation with local governments in formulating strategies...

In line with the city’s vision and master plan to become Cambodia’s model ‘high-end’ leisure destination for eco-tourism, Kep City is committed to balancing its environmental protection activities with socio-economic development. In recent years...

On 8 October, the 4th International Forum on Low Carbon Cities was held at JICA Kyushu, organised by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Kitakyushu City, and Incheon City. The forum was held for the first time...