A Human Rights-Based Approach to Preventing Plastic Pollution - SEA Circular Issue Brief

This brief examines the links between human rights, environmental protection and marine plastic pollution in the East Asian Seas region. It highlights the impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystems, health, livelihoods and vulnerable communities, and promotes a human rights-based approach founded on equality, participation, inclusion, transparency and accountability. The document outlines measures such as impact assessment and stakeholder engagement, and reviews international frameworks that support equitable and effective action to prevent plastic pollution and strengthen environmental governance.