Workshop

International Workshop Bringing Plastic Full Cycle: Advancing Sustainability in Governance and Technology

This international workshop aims to enhance the ongoing collaboration for plastic governance and management between UNU-FLORES and K-ECO.

Time
- Asia/Seoul
Address
Korea Environment Corporation

This international workshop aims to enhance the ongoing collaboration for plastic governance and management between UNU-FLORES and K-ECO. This gathering of delegates and experts intends to foster further partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange regarding decision-making for South Korea's sustainable management processes for responsible and environmentally conscious plastic governance.

The workshop will present the outcomes of recently-completed consultancy projects and shall provide a platform to discuss potential future collaborations. Projects to be presented will include:

Speakers to Include:

  • Dr Serena Caucci - Associate Programme Officer, UNU-FLORES

  • Dr Luisa Cortat - Research Associate/Consultant, UNU-FLORES

  • Ms Minjeong Choi - Senior Research Assistant, UNU-FLORES

  • Dr Seunghoon Lee - General Manager, International Cooperation Division

  • Mr Chaihyun Park - Deputy General Manager, Management & Planning Headquarters

  • Ms Eunjung Ko - Assistant Manager, International Cooperation Division

  • Mr Byunghyun Cho - Assistant Manager, International Cooperation Division

  • Mr Seokjae Kang - Senior Manager, Environmental Energy Business Division

Background of the Event:

UNU-FLORES entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Environment Corporation (K-ECO) in December 2016, with the objective of supporting the South Korean government in decision-making processes regarding sustainable management and single-use plastic. As long-term partners, UNU-FLORES and K-eco continue to cooperate with the UN Environment Management Group on Zero Pollution, as well with as their sub-initiatives on plastic pollution.

 

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