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Are you attending #INC5 in Busan, Republic of Korea? Join us IN-PERSON on 27 November for the following two World Bank supported side events, part of the Rethinking Plastic Life program. ? ? Please note that seating is limited so kindly express your interest in attending using the links below. Confirmations will be sent to you via email. Register for “Financing Plastic Pollution Management – From Policies to Action” ?? https://lnkd.in/dx556EZY? ? Register for “Beyond Busan: Key Considerations for Implementing the Legally Binding Instrument in Global SIDS”??https://lnkd.in/d3n-kJEu #PROBLUE_Ocean #BeatPlasticPollution

The fifth session of the global plastic treaty negotiations starts today in Busan, Republic of Korea. The World Bank, with support from PROBLUE, is pleased to support the process as an observer, providing knowledge, analytics, tools, and partnership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMr7yeWp #PROBLUE_Ocean #INC5 #BeatPlasticPollution

“Aquaculture is critical for food security solutions” — Valerie Hickey, Global Director for The World Bank Environment Department at #COP29 #AquaticFoods4Climate event last week.

The World Bank report "Scaling Innovations for Plastic Circularity with Investment in ASEAN" highlights the urgent need for ASEAN nations to address the plastic waste crisis driven by rapid urbanization and inadequate waste management systems. By evaluating waste management in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Viet Nam, the study emphasizes innovation and investment to boost plastic circularity. For more? https://lnkd.in/dg7bYs7M #ASEAN #PROBLUE_Ocean #INC5 #BeatPlasticPollution

"Blue foods—fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants—are vital for global food security, providing essential nutrition and livelihoods for billions. These aquatic resources supply over 3.3 billion people with at least 20% of their animal protein intake, making them especially crucial for vulnerable populations in coastal and developing regions," said Harrison Karisa, Senior Fisheries Specialist and Aquaculture expert, World Bank speaking at The World Bank-FAO Special Day event at the World Aquaculture Society African Chapter conference in Tunisia earlier this week. #BlueFood #FoodSecurity #AFRAQ24 #Tunisia

Today for #WorldFisheriesDay and ocean and coastal zones theme day at #COP29, we're highlighting how social protection interventions can support more sustainable and productive fisheries that nourish people and planet.? ? Government efforts to manage fisheries are often limited by short-term policy visions and single-sector approaches, leaving communities who depend on small-scale fisheries to shoulder much of the cost of transition to sustainability. Social protection and labour market interventions have untapped potential to facilitate fisheries policy reforms and support more effective implementation of management measures, while supporting fishers and fish workers to manage risks.? ? Case studies conducted by The World Bank and partners document emerging efforts towards more coordinated and integrated approaches to fisheries and social protection in five countries – Costa Rica, Kenya, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam. With different motivations, scope of work, and capacities in each sector, they illustrate a range of approaches and methods available for advancing this agenda. The main messages from the case studies are:? ? Specific risks to the fisheries sector and different groups within it need to be understood.? ? Despite knowledge gaps, existing data can be used to start dialogue and initiate change.? ? Existing social protection systems, policies, and programmes are a good place to start.? ? Financial resources are inadequate, but harmful fisheries subsidies can be repurposed. Read the full case studies in the comments. ? #fisheries #CoastalZones #SocialProtection #subsidies

#COP29 Event | Join us to hear about the importance of partnerships, financing, and capacity building as solutions to address both the plastic pollution and climate crises.? ??November 21? ??2:00-2:45PM (Baku time)? ??https://wrld.bg/IKNV50U5Cjy #BeatPlasticPollution #INC5?

This The World Bank and IFC - International Finance Corporation report "Building a Future for Women in South Asia’s Plastics Waste Management" delves into the critical role women play in the plastic waste management sector in South Asia and highlights the opportunities and challenges they face. The report emphasizes the importance of empowering women and integrating gender perspectives into waste management policies and practices. By doing so, we can create more inclusive, sustainable, and effective waste management systems that benefit everyone. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/d-jQjSHw #WomenEmpowerment #WasteManagement #SouthAsia #GenderEquality #InclusiveGrowth #INC5

?? Join us at Aquaculture Africa 2024 in Hammamet, Tunisia! Did you know that sustainable aquaculture is key to food security and economic growth in Africa? Since 2018, The World Bank has been empowering communities across the continent through innovative aquaculture and fisheries programs. Swing by the World Bank’s booth to learn more! #AquacultureAfrica2024 #PROBLUE_Ocean #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #FoodSecurity

Plastic pollution and climate change are interlinked. Join our #COP29 event to explore solutions to the plastics crisis that also benefit efforts on climate mitigation and adaptation.? ??November 21? ??2:00-2:45PM (Baku time)? ??https://wrld.bg/IKNV50U5Cjy #BeatPlasticPollution #INC5?#ClimateChange