Webinar on promoting substitutes and alternatives to plastics for clean waters and sustainable economic development in the Caribbean Basin
During this virtual seminar, hosted by SELA and co-coordinated by UNCTD, we will explore the possibility of developing alternatives to plastics as a way for countries in the region, especially islands, to prevent plastic pollution —which not only produces unsightly garbage but also threatens tourism, fishing and even public health by introducing toxins into the marine food chain—and use this as an opportunity for becoming more prosperous by joining early a growing global industry and a movement towards a circular economy.
Themes:
- - The consequences of plastics for the life and economic livelihoods of countries in the region
- - The economic opportunities that arise when developing alternatives to plastics
- - Policies to support the development of the industry of alternatives to plastics
- - Example of the transition process for private enterprises in a country where some measures have already been implemented
Intended for: Stakeholders in leadership and policymaking in economic and environmental matters in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean
Format: Online conference with a duration of 120 minutes (90 minutes of presentations and 30 minutes of questions and answers) filmed on April 21st 2021
To watch the webinar, click here.
