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T1 Addressing Plastic Pollution in Asia Pacific - Concept Note
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 circular economy
K1 chemical pollutant
K1 biodiversity
K1 microplastic pollution
K1 ecosystem service
K1 toxic substance
YR 2025
FD 2025-08
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/48331
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/48331
NO The Asia-Pacific region is at the epicenter of the global plastic pollution crisis, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten both environmental and socio-economic stability. Plastic pollution disrupts marine ecosystems, damages biodiversity, and impairs the provision of essential ecosystem services. Microplastics and toxic chemicals released from degrading plastics contaminate aquatic food webs, posing risks to food security, fisheries, and human health.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 21, 2026