Clara Mottura Created an Event in Plastics - ISLANDS,ISLANDS 2 years ago Plastics and marine pollution: Innovations for SDG 14.1 29 JUN 2022 Lisbon Register United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries the Republic of Korea UNOSD On 29 June 2022 (16:00-17:15 WEST), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea are co-organizing Plastics and Marine Pollution: Innovations for SDG 14.1. This side event at the UN Ocean Conference will focus on finding solutions to marine plastic and other pollution issues at the national and global level. Experts from governments, international organizations, civil societies and academia will deliver diverse perspectives on marine plastic pollution with science and evidence-based insights, policy and business solutions to address marine plastic challenges. The event is an opportunity for Small Island Developing States learn from examples and case studies presented, such as the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme in the Maldives and other examples. Program Event moderator: Dr. Andrew Hudson, Head, UNDP Water and Ocean Governance Programme HIGH-LEVEL OPENING SESSION 16:30-17:10 Opening remarks and setting the stage Global thought leaders, experts from governments, international organizations, civil societies, and academia will deliver diverse perspectives on marine plastic pollution with science and evidence-based insights, policy and business solutions to address marine plastic challenges. PANEL DISCUSSION 17:10-17:40 UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge – Applied Solutions A panel, featuring UNDP’s first cohort of innovators working on marine pollution reduction (SDG 14.1), will tackle the innovators’ experiences and lessons learned in applying ocean innovation on the ground as well as opportunities for organizations and individuals to contribute to this effort. Panel Moderator: Dr. Mary Matthews, UNDP Ocean Adviser Panel: Global Plastics Policy Database – Dr. John Virdin, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, USA Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme in the Maldives – Paolo Facco, adelphi Consult GmbH, Germany/Maldives Promoting Laws to Protect Our Oceans with the Support of Civil Society and Coastal Communities – Eduardo Leiton, Fundacion OneSea, Costa Rica Tackling microfibres at source: Investigating opportunities to reduce microfibre pollution from the fashion industry through textile design and manufacturing innovation – Ariel Muller, Forum for the Future APAC, Singapore PhosValue: Sustainable Solutions for Nutrient Recycling in Cape Verde – Jorge Santos, AquaInSilico, Portugal Nutri-algae: Novel Sustainable Algae Based Fertilizers in Mexico and Morocco - Luis Lombana, Ficosterra, Spain Fortuna Coconut Coolers – Tamara Mekler, Fortuna Cools, US and Philippines CLOSING 17:40-17:45 Concluding Remarks Minna Epps, IUCN, Director of Marine and Polar Program Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Add this Repost 3 likes 1 comment
Event moderator: Dr. Andrew Hudson, Head, UNDP Water and Ocean Governance Programme HIGH-LEVEL OPENING SESSION 16:30-17:10 Opening remarks and setting the stage Global thought leaders, experts from governments, international organizations, civil societies, and academia will deliver diverse perspectives on marine plastic pollution with science and evidence-based insights, policy and business solutions to address marine plastic challenges. PANEL DISCUSSION 17:10-17:40 UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge – Applied Solutions A panel, featuring UNDP’s first cohort of innovators working on marine pollution reduction (SDG 14.1), will tackle the innovators’ experiences and lessons learned in applying ocean innovation on the ground as well as opportunities for organizations and individuals to contribute to this effort. Panel Moderator: Dr. Mary Matthews, UNDP Ocean Adviser Panel: Global Plastics Policy Database – Dr. John Virdin, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, USA Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme in the Maldives – Paolo Facco, adelphi Consult GmbH, Germany/Maldives Promoting Laws to Protect Our Oceans with the Support of Civil Society and Coastal Communities – Eduardo Leiton, Fundacion OneSea, Costa Rica Tackling microfibres at source: Investigating opportunities to reduce microfibre pollution from the fashion industry through textile design and manufacturing innovation – Ariel Muller, Forum for the Future APAC, Singapore PhosValue: Sustainable Solutions for Nutrient Recycling in Cape Verde – Jorge Santos, AquaInSilico, Portugal Nutri-algae: Novel Sustainable Algae Based Fertilizers in Mexico and Morocco - Luis Lombana, Ficosterra, Spain Fortuna Coconut Coolers – Tamara Mekler, Fortuna Cools, US and Philippines CLOSING 17:40-17:45 Concluding Remarks Minna Epps, IUCN, Director of Marine and Polar Program