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10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum1Towards a Zero Waste Societyfor the Protection of Coastal andMarine EcosystemsD r. S t e f a n o s F o t i o u , D i r e c t o rEnvironment and Development DivisionUnited Nations development

10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum2SDG14, the Blue Economy andOcean Waste SDG14: To conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas andmarine resources. The Blue Economy is Vital for Development 3bn people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity forlivelihoods.Ocean Health Index: Clean Waters(2019) 80% of tourism takes place is reliant on coastal areas. 85% of all fishery and aquaculture workers are found in Asiaand the Pacific. Our ocean and coastal ecosystems are under increasing pressurefrom unmanaged waste emissions and unsustainable resource use. Data is Key! No Data for 8/10 SDG14 indicatorsin the Asia Pacific region.Ocean Health Index: Coastal Livelihoods and Economies(2019)

10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum3Sustainable Oceans ESCAP 2020CommissionTheme StudyKey Priorities Greater data sharing and investment in national statistical systems to bettercollection and harmonize regional ocean data. Enforcement of international conventions, norms and standards in relation tomaritime shipping, sustainable fisheries and marine pollution. Strengthening regional platforms as avenues for building partnerships, facilitatingknowledge-sharing and to support the implementation and monitoring of globalagreements.Overview1. Data on Sustainable Development Goal 14 in Asia and the Pacific2. Transforming Maritime Shipping3. Regional Cooperation for Ocean Fisheries4. Plastic Pollution in the Marine EnvironmentDownload at: sia-and-pacific

410th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumThe Challenge of Plastic Waste359MtAnnual Plastic Production(PlasticsEurope, 2018)6300MtTotal Plastic Waste(Geyer et al., 2017)79%Landfill orEnvironmentProjected Ocean Plastic DebrisSurface Macroplastics

510th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumPlastic Waste in the Asia Pacific Region49%Of Global PlasticProduction 2.3bnDirect Revenue Loss for AsianFisheries and Tourism(Deloitte, 2019) 51-50.25 - 50.01 - 0.25 80-120bnGlobal wasted plasticpackaging value(Ellen MacArthur, 2020) 0.01No DataMismanaged plastic waste (Mt/yr) within 50km of the coast(Jambeck et al., 2015)

610th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumHow can the Circular Economy create a Zero Waste Society?Ensure theUsefulApplication ofMaterialsExtend theLifespan ofProducts andComponentsSmarterProduct ctureReduceRepurposeIncreasing Circularity(Potting et al., 2017)

710th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumTurning Circular Economy Principles into Policy5 Priorities for Tackling Plastic PollutionImproved WasteManagementusing 3REducateConsumers andBusinessesPromoteEco-FriendlyAlternativesand trategies

810th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumWhere to Act?Cities as a Key Interface between Land and Ocean60%Of marine plastic wastederived from citiesCities are hotspots for plasticconsumption and wastegeneration. They are oftenlocated along rivers andcoastlines.1.2bn 80%Additional UrbanResidents by 2050Of GDP generatedin citiesThe Asia Pacific region is rapidlyurbanising. Waste managementsystems are under increasingpressure to deal with highquantities of mixed waste.Cities are economic hubs andhave the greatest capacity andresources to address plasticwaste and improve urbanlivelihoods.

910th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumRegional Action on Marine Debris is AcceleratingASEAN FRAMEWORK OFACTION ON MARINEDEBRISG20 OSAKA BLUE OCEANVISION2030 SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENTAGENDASDG11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG12: Responsible Production and ConsumptionSDG14: Life Below WaterPACIFIC REGIONALACTION PLAN: MARINELITTERCOBSEA REGIONAL ACTIONPLAN ON MARINE LITTER

10UN ESCAP: Closing the Loop10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum'Closing the Loop’ aims to reduce the environmental impact of ASEAN cities by addressing plastic waste in the marine environment.New data on plastic wastegeneration, types and flowsDigital tool for ocean boundplastic hotspot mappingCity action andinvestment plansContact: cts/closing-the-loop

1110th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumClosing the Loop: Baseline AssessmentClosing the Loop is working with local governments and organisationsto complete 4 city plastic baseline assessments.Partnered with International Solid Waste Association and University ofLeeds to apply the Plastic Pollution Calculator.Why collect primary data? 2020 has been an exceptional year for plastics. We need to capturethe impact on urban plastic consumption, waste generation andmanagement. Da NangKuala LumpurNakhon Si ThammaratCOVID-19 Changing residential/commercial consumption Increased prevalence of Single Use Plastics and Medical Waste Widespread disruption to waste management sector includingrecycling supply and finance Collapse in international tourismRecord-low oil pricesThis data will allow the analysis of intra-city composition variabilityfor the development of targeted policies SurabayaWhich items are most prevalent? in what areas? from what sources?Support city qualitative policy, stakeholder and governance review.

1210th Regional 3R and Circular Economy ForumKey Messages and ConclusionsOur shared oceans provideimmense environmental andeconomic value. However, coastaland marine ecosystems areincreasingly under pressure anddemand a global response.The rapidly urbanizing Asia Pacificregion is a key hotspot for thegeneration of ocean waste.A Circular Economy approachmaximizes long-term productvalue and use, reduces demandfor raw materials and understandswaste as a resource.There are clear synergies inapplying Circular Economyprinciples in marine policy. Actingon plastic waste presentssignificant environmental andeconomic opportunities.Accelerating action on marinewaste is a regional policy priority.The transboundary nature ofmarine waste requirescoordinated responses fromnations.Efforts to strengthen regionalcooperation, and data sharingand harmonization are vital.

13Dr. Stefanos Fotiou10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy OUR-WORK/ENVIRONMENT-DEVELOPMENT

SDG14: Life Below Water ASEAN FRAMEWORK OF ACTION ON MARINE DEBRIS G20 OSAKA BLUE OCEAN VISION Regional Action on Marine Debris is Accelerating 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA COBSEA REGIONAL ACTION PLAN ON MARINE LITTER PAC