Virtual Press Conference
May 28 12:30-13:30 (GMT+7)
About
Millions of tons of plastic waste flow from the Mekong and Ganges rivers into the ocean every year. Until now, we have not had a good sense of how exactly that waste was entering into the waterways. UN Environment Programme’s CounterMEASURE project has been working in 9 cities along the two rivers to study the origins of riverine plastic pollution, and what measures can help tackle the problem. Project leaders will present findings on the sources of plastic pollution, which vary from city to city, and the novel technological approach UNEP and partners developed to track it. A representative of the Government of Japan, which has funded CounterMEASURE, will be available to speak to Japan’s support.
This press conference will be conducted in both English and Japanese. Questions can be posted in both languages.
Session programme
12:30
MC (Adam) introduces panel, describes the process for participation, and where to find background information
12:35
CounterMEASURE video
12:40
Kakuko Nagatani-Yoshida gives a short presentation describing the methodology and the key findings
12:50
Yoshinori Suga gives a short statement on Japan’s support and involvement
12:55
Atul Bagai gives a short statement on India work
1:00-1:30
Q&A with journalists
Post: Responses to questions in Japanese, as required
Speakers
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Kakuko-Nagatani Yoshida
Regional Coordinator for Chemicals, Waste and Air quality, UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office
Yoshinori Suga
First Secretary, Alternate Permanent Representative of Japan to ESCAP
Atul Bagai
Head of Country Office, UNEP India
Adam Hodge
Regional Information Officer, UNEP Asia and the Pacific office
Registration (Open Webex page)
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Resources
Press Release: Japan, UNEP deepen cooperation on plastic pollution and post-conflict recovery
[UNEP, May 25th 2020]
Live Session Record