SEA of Solutions (SoS) 2024 is set to take place from September 18-20, 2024, at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Registration is now open.

Event Overview:
- September 18-19: The event will feature plenary and knowledge sessions that explore proven strategies and insights to combat plastic pollution.
- September 20: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in field visits, offering hands-on experience with both upstream and downstream plastic pollution solutions.

Knowledge Sessions Include:

- September 18:
1. Re-designing for a Circular Plastics Economy: Focuses on the critical elements and stakeholders needed to redesign the plastics system through innovative circular designs and supportive infrastructure.
2. Scaling Reuse and Refill: Strategies for Success: Discusses the potential of reuse systems to reduce plastic waste and shares insights from regional reuse programs.

- September 19:
3. Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Explores how EPR can promote sustainable growth and environmental leadership in the ASEAN region.
4. Inclusive Access to Finance Resources: Addresses mobilizing private resources to support communities, especially vulnerable ones, in combating plastic pollution.
5. Measuring Marine Litter: Highlights the importance of quantifying marine litter to inform effective pollution prevention strategies.
6. Youth and Media as Change Agents: Examines the role of youth and media in driving social and environmental change.
7. Preventing Plastic Leakage through Cities: Discusses localized strategies and tools for addressing plastic pollution at the municipal level.
8. Harnessing Innovation, Digitalization, and AI: Focuses on the role of technology and policy support in advancing the transition to a circular economy.

These sessions will provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and innovative solutions needed to address plastic pollution effectively.