With the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) negotiations for a global plastics treaty set to take place this August, the spotlight is once again on the need for urgent, coordinated action to tackle plastic pollution. In Asia, plastic pollution is particularly acute, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising consumption, and underdeveloped waste management systems.
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Date of dialogue: 25 August 2025
Guest Speaker: Maggie Lee, Regional Head of Impact, WWF
Presented by Natasha Oei and Robin Hicks at Eco-Business
In this dialogue, we discuss the following:
1. The outcomes of INC-5.2, and how it could shape the regulatory and market landscape across the region;
2. The drivers and risks of plastic waste in Asia, including emerging policy and lega developments;
3. How businesses can stay ahead of on-the-ground realities and the critical role of corporate action for both environmental outcomes, and long-term business resilience.
