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Happy to share that the newly established assembly of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament agreed yesterday to keep endorsing policy developments for the safeguard of European soils from plastic pollution. The new Committee renovated the commitment in undertaking inter-institutional negotiations with the EU Council and Commission in order to amend the upcoming soil monitoring law with the inclusion of microplastics among the critical soil pollutants. Microplastics impact soil health, fertility, and crop quality. It is therefore crucial to address this pollution in regulatory terms. Our project Papillons Horizon has had a crucial role in bringing this environmental concern to the EU agenda and worked with the institutions to endorse a revision of the Soil Monitoring Law draft with a focus on soil microplastics. We are committed to keep monitor these policy developments and provide scientific knowledge to support institutions in ensuring the safeguard of the environment and European citizens' health. The relevant amendment text is reported here: .Amended 38 of the Soil Monitoring Law - "(48b)   "Substances such as persistent organic pollutants, materials and particles, including microplastics or nanoplastics, pose a clear risk to soil health, but also to essential activities such as the development of agriculture. Their presence in soils can have implications for soil fertility, thereby compromising the health and healthy development of crops. It is therefore essential that this Directive provide for a framework for both substances and materials to be included in the monitoring of soil contaminants, and for the establishment of environmental quality standards and a set of measures to prevent and remediate soil contamination from known and emerging threats, where appropriate."

🤖+ 🙋 How can artificial intelligence together with citizen science contribute in the fight against plastic pollution and create a wave of change? 🌊 ♻️ Read the summary of our webinar "Leveraging AI for Plastic Pollution Detection and Monitoring" to learn more! https://lnkd.in/guWWX-g8

New research brief published! A decision framework for estimating the cost of marine plastic pollution interventions - important research by Erin Murphy and colleagues on evaluating cost-efficiency for smart investments of conservation efforts: https://lnkd.in/dMNsZRVc #plasticpollution #marinepollution

📢 Contribute to Research on Just Transition Towards Ending Plastic Pollution in India 🌏🌊💧 We need your insights! Participate in INOPOLs survey and help shape a common understanding of a just transition towards ending plastic pollution in India - What does it mean and for whom? Survey Link ➡ https://lnkd.in/ghxMA5pc  What does it entail: 🔬Contribute to groundbreaking research 💡 Share your views on achieving equitable solutions for plastic pollution  🌱 Join a follow-up dialogue on overcoming barriers to a just transition Why it matters:  📝 Help defining what "just transition" means in Indian contexts  🌏 Contribute to more inclusivity in global plastics treaty discussions  🌐 Support identifying local impacts of plastic pollution and ensure no one are left behind Quick and Easy:  ⏳ Survey takes 10-15 minutes Who can participate? 💧 Anyone interested in and working with plastics and justice issues in India Your input is vital for creating sustainable, inclusive solutions. Thank you for your contribution! #PlasticPollution #JustTransition #Sustainability #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #InclusiveSolutions #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice 

🌐 Missed the live session? Watch the recording of the “The Need for Better Data to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in ASEAN" and Launching an ASEAN Experts survey on Plastic Waste Management webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dzNrpuap GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) CSEAS Indonesia #PlasticPollution #PlasticWasteManagement #WasteMismanagement #ASEAN

🌐 Join us for a webinar on 30th April 2024! CSEAS Indonesia and Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) with the support of IKHAPP and GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN will organize a webinar on “The Need for Better Data to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in ASEAN” and Launch the IKHAPP Southeast Asia Office & ASEAN Experts Survey on Plastic Waste Management. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CET / 16:00 – 17:00 (GMT+7) 📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting 👥 Whether you are a stakeholder from the government, academia, NGOs, industry or other international organizations, your participation is welcome! 📲 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxYXKbAR #PlasticPollution #PlasticWasteManagement #WasteMismanagement #ASEAN

🌐 Join us for a webinar on 30th April 2024! CSEAS Indonesia and Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) with the support of IKHAPP and GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN will organize a webinar on “The Need for Better Data to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in ASEAN” and Launch the IKHAPP Southeast Asia Office & ASEAN Experts Survey on Plastic Waste Management. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CET / 16:00 – 17:00 (GMT+7) 📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting 👥 Whether you are a stakeholder from the government, academia, NGOs, industry or other international organizations, your participation is welcome! 📲 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxYXKbAR #PlasticPollution #PlasticWasteManagement #WasteMismanagement #ASEAN

🌍 The latest IKHAPP policy brief on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is now available! This comprehensive brief draws on existing knowledge and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for fair and inclusive EPR schemes in the Global South, including a webinar organized by IKHAPP-partners GRID-Arendal and Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA). 🔄 Highlighting the discussions from the Zero Draft and subsequent treaty revisions, the brief highlights the importance of integrating waste pickers and IRS workers into formal EPR systems. 👉 As we gear up for the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-4) in Ottawa next week, keep an eye out for insights from Emmy Nøklebye, who will be speaking at the “Asia in Focus” side-event. 📄 Visit https://lnkd.in/d9pqi2B3 to learn more. #EPR #Sustainability #JustTransition #WasteManagement #GlobalSouth #INC4

Excited to contribute to the Workshop Series: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Iloilo, Philippines. Representing IKHAPP , our NIVA team is here to share knowledge on international policy making on plastics and on the latest developments in microplastic research in the ASEAN region. IKHAPP (in partnership with ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia and Asian Institute of Technology) collaborates with GIZ and ASEAN member states in the development of the ASEAN Regional Knowledge Hub for Marine Litter Prevention.

Last week, we had the privilege of attending the 3rd #3RproMar Regional Workshop held in Iloilo City, the Philippines. Organized by GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN, the workshop featured engaging panel discussions and breakout sessions on crucial topics like the #PlasticTreaty, #microplastics, #behaviouralchange, and Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR), among others. Representatives from ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris actively participated in several sessions. Our Director, Mr. Reo Kawamura, along with our partners from IKHAPP of Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) and kNowWaste of RRC.Ap of the Asian Institute of Technology, spoke at a session discussing the progress achieved under the 3RproMar Regional Knowledge Partnership for Marine Litter Prevention in #ASEAN. On the second day, Mr. Kawamura co-moderated a panel discussion on EPR Schemes in ASEAN, alongside GIZ. During this session, our Senior Advisor, Mr Michikazu Kojima, shared insights into EPR practices across ASEAN Member States. This discussion was followed by the launch of the EPR for Packaging webpage developed by the Regional Knowledge Centre under the partnership. We also had the pleasure of participating in site visits to various facilities in Iloilo City and Guimaras Island, including a material recovery facility, a sewage treatment plant, and a national marine reserve among others. Our heartfelt congratulations to GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN and the 3RproMar Team for orchestrating such an insightful workshop! We look forward to reconnecting at the next Regional Workshop, and don't forget to explore our EPR Webpage at https://lnkd.in/gST69ivC.