News & Insights Across Asia
Experts from China and Africa discuss collaborative strategies to combat plastic pollution, sharing policy insights and technological innovations on World Environment Day 2025.
UNEP’s China office hosted World Environment Day in Beijing, focusing on global solutions to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices.
In East Java, Indonesia, plastic pollution threatens health, with residents and doctors reporting rising cases of asthma, diarrhea, and long-term risks. Community efforts seek solutions.
As the UN’s 2025 World Environment Day approaches, Asia emerges as a key player in combating plastic pollution through policy reforms and tech innovation. #Sustainability
UNEP and the Republic of Korea lead global #BeatPlasticPollution campaign as microplastics invade human bodies, demanding urgent environmental action.
As global plastic waste hits 400 million tonnes, China’s bamboo initiatives offer a sustainable alternative with carbon-absorbing benefits, aligning with World Environment Day 2025’s theme.
Pacific Island nations combat marine plastic pollution through global partnerships and scientific innovation, despite minimal contribution to the crisis.