Following this year’s theme of “Delivering actions to end plastic pollution”, SoS 2024 will feature immersive sessions and activities, which have been designed to generate insights and inspire actions across sectors and different levels of governance.
2024 is a pivotal year for efforts to turn the tide on plastic pollution. Member States have engaged in four sessions of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on an international
Read MoreShifting from a ‘throw-away’ culture towards a closed loop system requires a multi-faceted approach, and will include commitments and actions from different stakeholders
Read MoreLife Cycle approaches to sustainability are crucial to address the plastic pollution crisis, as highlighted in UN Environment Resolutions 4/9 and 5/14. This requires a broader understanding of plastic
Read MoreInnovative circular industry solutions across the plastics value chain and across regions are showing the way to enable a circular plastics economy. These solutions to tackle plastic pollution prove
Read MoreBuilding on the discussions from Plenary Session 3 “Unlocking Circular Business Models”, this session will provide perspectives on the why and how of transitioning to a circular plastics economy
Read MoreReuse systems have the potential to drastically reduce plastic waste and pollution, enabling government, business and consumers with alternative packaging formats and a means
Read MoreEvery year, more than two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) is generated globally (UNEP, 2024). Due to rapid urbanization, The World Bank estimates a significant increase from
Read MoreThe plastic pollution crisis and its detrimental impacts to the environment, health and economies persists, as the unprecedented growth in production and consumption has yet to be met with
Read MorePlastic pollution has become a pervasive environmental issue, affecting every corner of the planet. This is particularly evident in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, where inadequate waste management
Read MoreASEAN countries are experiencing significant economic growth and urbanization, leading to increased consumption and subsequent waste generation. However, many nations struggle with inadequate
Read MorePlastic pollution is a global crisis which disproportionately affects the poorest and most vulnerable communities, constituting an environmental injustice. According to the OECD, the annual production
Read MoreLocal policies and leadership play a crucial role, with cities being at the frontlines of the growing global plastic crisis. In recent years, cities around the world are taking a more active role in leading the fight
Read MorePollution of the world’s oceans by plastic and other anthropogenic solid waste is a growing and transboundary problem. As a result, measuring and quantifying the extent of mismanaged plastic is critical
Read MoreThis session will explore how youth leadership can be enhanced with the power of media for social and environmental change. Youths of today play a unique role of in addressing plastic pollution
Read MoreThe world produces 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year – with only less than 10 per cent going through recycling, a significant amount of waste is lost to the environment, which make their way
Read MoreThe rapid development of digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new frontiers in the fight against plastic pollution. These technological advancements offer unprecedented opportunities
Read MoreWrap-up and concluding remarks
Read More23 November
Wednesday
2 pm to 5:30 pm (SGT)
Welcome remarks and opening speech
Setting the context of SoS 2019, 2020 and 2021, and a review of projects carried out under the initiative
Panel discussion and Q&A
Announcement of winners for Theme 1 (Innovation)
24 November
Thursday
2 pm to 5:30 pm (SGT)
Announcement of winners for
Theme 2 (Inclusion) and
Theme 3 (Collaboration)
Q&A
Closing session