Asean eyes solutions to marine plastic pollution


Ekkaphab Phanthavong, deputy secretary-general of the Asean Socio-Cultural Community. - SUPPLIED

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Amid growing concerns about marine plastic debris, the Asean Secretariat has pledged to continue collaboration with all member states and partners to accelerate operations.

At the same time, the World Bank has also approved a US$20 million grant to support Asean member states’ efforts to reduce marine plastic pollution.

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