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The Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) is an intergovernmental Regional Seas mechanism, administered by UNEP, bringing together 9 countries in the East Asian Seas.
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MA-RE-DESIGN project drives regional cooperation to address marine litter at 2025 SEA of Solutions Forum! Strategic collaborative partnership between GIZ, WWF and UNEP COBSEA!!
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December 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
MA-RE-DESIGN project drives regional cooperation to address marine litter at 2025 SEA of Solutions Forum! Strategic collaborative partnership between GIZ, WWF and UNEP COBSEA!!
www.thai-german-cooperation.info/en_US/ma-re-...
www.thai-german-cooperation.info/en_US/ma-re-...
Good discussions with SEAFDEC SG Sampan, Dy SG Tahara and other SEAFDEC colleagues... Opportunites for collaboration on regional MPA network, ALFDG/Ghost Gear, BBNJ, Nutrients as well as through the Sustainable Ocean Initiative, hosted by CBD!!
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Good discussions with SEAFDEC SG Sampan, Dy SG Tahara and other SEAFDEC colleagues... Opportunites for collaboration on regional MPA network, ALFDG/Ghost Gear, BBNJ, Nutrients as well as through the Sustainable Ocean Initiative, hosted by CBD!!
Day one of #SEAofSolutions2025 brought together governments, partners, experts, and communities across the region to advance dialogue on #PlasticPollution and scalable solutions. We look ahead to the final day, continuing toward coordinated regional action.
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Day one of #SEAofSolutions2025 brought together governments, partners, experts, and communities across the region to advance dialogue on #PlasticPollution and scalable solutions. We look ahead to the final day, continuing toward coordinated regional action.
The COBSEA song: Special composition by UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Antoinette Taus - premiere rendition during SEA of Solutions 2025!! Enjoy!
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The COBSEA song: Special composition by UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Antoinette Taus - premiere rendition during SEA of Solutions 2025!! Enjoy!
SEA of Solutions 2025 off to great start with 2 pleanaries and 4 parallel sessions on Day 1, in addition to high level Opening Session. Over 130+ participants in Bangkok!! Interactive discussions on Partnerships and Solutions for Plastic Pollution! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
SEA of Solutions 2025 off to great start with 2 pleanaries and 4 parallel sessions on Day 1, in addition to high level Opening Session. Over 130+ participants in Bangkok!! Interactive discussions on Partnerships and Solutions for Plastic Pollution! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...
Youth voices are key to tackling marine plastic pollution. 🌊
Plenary 3 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights how youth leadership, expectations, and action can drive awareness, policy, and collaboration for change.
📅 17 Dec | 09:00–10:15 (BKK)
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#COBSEA #UNEP #YouthLeadership
Plenary 3 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights how youth leadership, expectations, and action can drive awareness, policy, and collaboration for change.
📅 17 Dec | 09:00–10:15 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#COBSEA #UNEP #YouthLeadership
December 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Youth voices are key to tackling marine plastic pollution. 🌊
Plenary 3 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights how youth leadership, expectations, and action can drive awareness, policy, and collaboration for change.
📅 17 Dec | 09:00–10:15 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#COBSEA #UNEP #YouthLeadership
Plenary 3 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights how youth leadership, expectations, and action can drive awareness, policy, and collaboration for change.
📅 17 Dec | 09:00–10:15 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#COBSEA #UNEP #YouthLeadership
Behavioural science is key to reducing plastic pollution. Plenary 4: Mind over Plastic explores how behaviour-based solutions can accelerate change across the plastic lifecycle.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 14:45–16:00 (BKK)
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🗓️ 17 Dec | 14:45–16:00 (BKK)
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December 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Behavioural science is key to reducing plastic pollution. Plenary 4: Mind over Plastic explores how behaviour-based solutions can accelerate change across the plastic lifecycle.
🗓️ 17 Dec | 14:45–16:00 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
🗓️ 17 Dec | 14:45–16:00 (BKK)
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Knowledge sharing is key to accelerating action on plastic pollution.
Join Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 to explore how data, platforms, and science–policy collaboration drive evidence-based solutions at scale.
📅 17 Dec | ⏰ 13:15–14:30 (BKK)
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#PlasticPollution #COBSEA #UNEP
Join Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 to explore how data, platforms, and science–policy collaboration drive evidence-based solutions at scale.
📅 17 Dec | ⏰ 13:15–14:30 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#PlasticPollution #COBSEA #UNEP
December 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Knowledge sharing is key to accelerating action on plastic pollution.
Join Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 to explore how data, platforms, and science–policy collaboration drive evidence-based solutions at scale.
📅 17 Dec | ⏰ 13:15–14:30 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#PlasticPollution #COBSEA #UNEP
Join Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 to explore how data, platforms, and science–policy collaboration drive evidence-based solutions at scale.
📅 17 Dec | ⏰ 13:15–14:30 (BKK)
🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#PlasticPollution #COBSEA #UNEP
Plenary Session 2 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how land-to-sea partnerships can scale solutions to marine plastic pollution, linking community action, regional cooperation, and global frameworks across the Asia–Pacific.
📅 16 Dec | ⏰ 15:15–16:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec | ⏰ 15:15–16:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Plenary Session 2 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how land-to-sea partnerships can scale solutions to marine plastic pollution, linking community action, regional cooperation, and global frameworks across the Asia–Pacific.
📅 16 Dec | ⏰ 15:15–16:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec | ⏰ 15:15–16:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Want to know more about SEA of Solutions 2025?
Explore the booklet highlighting plenary and parallel sessions on partnerships and solutions to plastic pollution across the Asia-Pacific region.
📍 16–17 Dec 2025, Bangkok | 🔗 bit.ly/4q2iA9Y
Explore the booklet highlighting plenary and parallel sessions on partnerships and solutions to plastic pollution across the Asia-Pacific region.
📍 16–17 Dec 2025, Bangkok | 🔗 bit.ly/4q2iA9Y
December 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Want to know more about SEA of Solutions 2025?
Explore the booklet highlighting plenary and parallel sessions on partnerships and solutions to plastic pollution across the Asia-Pacific region.
📍 16–17 Dec 2025, Bangkok | 🔗 bit.ly/4q2iA9Y
Explore the booklet highlighting plenary and parallel sessions on partnerships and solutions to plastic pollution across the Asia-Pacific region.
📍 16–17 Dec 2025, Bangkok | 🔗 bit.ly/4q2iA9Y
Plenary 1 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how evidence-based and inclusive national action plans can deliver real impact on plastic pollution. Government, UNEP, and civil society leaders share insights on turning policy into action.
📅 16 Dec | 09:45–10:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec | 09:45–10:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Plenary 1 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how evidence-based and inclusive national action plans can deliver real impact on plastic pollution. Government, UNEP, and civil society leaders share insights on turning policy into action.
📅 16 Dec | 09:45–10:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec | 09:45–10:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Plastic pollution continues to challenge the Asia-Pacific region, but strengthened partnerships led by UNEP and COBSEA are driving real progress. #SEAofSolutions2025 will gather regional actors in Bangkok to advance circular solutions and practical action.
📅 16–17 Dec 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16–17 Dec 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Plastic pollution continues to challenge the Asia-Pacific region, but strengthened partnerships led by UNEP and COBSEA are driving real progress. #SEAofSolutions2025 will gather regional actors in Bangkok to advance circular solutions and practical action.
📅 16–17 Dec 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16–17 Dec 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Session 8 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) can reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy systems. Experts will share practical experiences and industry insights from across the region.
📅 17 Dec, 13:15–14:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 17 Dec, 13:15–14:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Session 8 at #SEAofSolutions2025 explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) can reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy systems. Experts will share practical experiences and industry insights from across the region.
📅 17 Dec, 13:15–14:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 17 Dec, 13:15–14:30 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Session 6 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights new tools and methodologies for monitoring and mitigating plastic waste. Experts will share advances in marine litter monitoring, research–policy linkages, and innovative solutions for reducing pollution at scale.
📅 16 Dec, 13:45–15:00 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec, 13:45–15:00 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Session 6 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights new tools and methodologies for monitoring and mitigating plastic waste. Experts will share advances in marine litter monitoring, research–policy linkages, and innovative solutions for reducing pollution at scale.
📅 16 Dec, 13:45–15:00 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec, 13:45–15:00 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Impressed to learn of the efforts of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PBMC), including successful marine rescue efforts!
December 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Impressed to learn of the efforts of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PBMC), including successful marine rescue efforts!
Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights practical approaches for Small Islands and Coastal Communities. Regional leaders and experts will share scalable measures to strengthen resilience, reduce plastic pollution, and advance circular economy action.
📅 17 Dec, 10:30–11:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 17 Dec, 10:30–11:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Session 4 at #SEAofSolutions2025 highlights practical approaches for Small Islands and Coastal Communities. Regional leaders and experts will share scalable measures to strengthen resilience, reduce plastic pollution, and advance circular economy action.
📅 17 Dec, 10:30–11:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 17 Dec, 10:30–11:45 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Further discussions with colleagues at Korea Martime Insititute (KMI) and Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) - impressive marine expertise and technology interventions!!
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Further discussions with colleagues at Korea Martime Insititute (KMI) and Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) - impressive marine expertise and technology interventions!!
Productive discussions with Dr Park at the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM) on strengthening mutual collaboration with COBSEA! Kamsahamnida too for warm hospitality!!
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Productive discussions with Dr Park at the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM) on strengthening mutual collaboration with COBSEA! Kamsahamnida too for warm hospitality!!
SEA of Solutions 2025: Plenary 3 explores how Thailand’s SMEs, startups, and youth drive circular economy innovation, plus a hands-on Carbon Footprint Game.
📅 17 Dec 2025
⏰ 10:30–11:45 (BKK)
📍 Bangkok — In person only
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #CircularEconomy #EcoDesign
📅 17 Dec 2025
⏰ 10:30–11:45 (BKK)
📍 Bangkok — In person only
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #CircularEconomy #EcoDesign
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
SEA of Solutions 2025: Plenary 3 explores how Thailand’s SMEs, startups, and youth drive circular economy innovation, plus a hands-on Carbon Footprint Game.
📅 17 Dec 2025
⏰ 10:30–11:45 (BKK)
📍 Bangkok — In person only
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #CircularEconomy #EcoDesign
📅 17 Dec 2025
⏰ 10:30–11:45 (BKK)
📍 Bangkok — In person only
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #CircularEconomy #EcoDesign
Join us for Session 2: Informal Sector & Gender at SEA of Solutions 2025. Hear speakers from regional organizations discuss gender inclusion, informal sector leadership, and the upcoming 2026 case studies.
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰13:45–15:00 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰13:45–15:00 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Join us for Session 2: Informal Sector & Gender at SEA of Solutions 2025. Hear speakers from regional organizations discuss gender inclusion, informal sector leadership, and the upcoming 2026 case studies.
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰13:45–15:00 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰13:45–15:00 (BKK) 🔗 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
Join us at SEA of Solutions 2025 for Session 5 on Technical Solutions and Innovation Pathways. Experts will explore practical innovations supporting plastic pollution prevention and sustainability in the region.
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰11:00–12:15 (BKK) 🔗http://bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #COBSEA #UNEP
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰11:00–12:15 (BKK) 🔗http://bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #COBSEA #UNEP
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Join us at SEA of Solutions 2025 for Session 5 on Technical Solutions and Innovation Pathways. Experts will explore practical innovations supporting plastic pollution prevention and sustainability in the region.
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰11:00–12:15 (BKK) 🔗http://bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #COBSEA #UNEP
📅16 Dec 2025 ⏰11:00–12:15 (BKK) 🔗http://bit.ly/4g7nMpr
#SEAofSolutions2025 #COBSEA #UNEP
How can communities lead the shift to a plastic-free future? Session 1 at #SEAofSolutions2025 brings together local leaders and innovators to share practical solutions from Koh Tao, Trang, and more, plus a feature on Plastic Smart Cities guidelines.
📅 16 Dec, 11:00–12:15
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📅 16 Dec, 11:00–12:15
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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How can communities lead the shift to a plastic-free future? Session 1 at #SEAofSolutions2025 brings together local leaders and innovators to share practical solutions from Koh Tao, Trang, and more, plus a feature on Plastic Smart Cities guidelines.
📅 16 Dec, 11:00–12:15
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
📅 16 Dec, 11:00–12:15
👉 bit.ly/4g7nMpr
🌊 Thanks to everyone who joined the webinar on new marine litter monitoring tools organized by COBSEA and CSIRO! Two new tools on site-selection and data-visualization has been developed by CSIRO to support stronger, harmonized monitoring across the region. Grateful for the great engagement! 💙🌏
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🌊 Thanks to everyone who joined the webinar on new marine litter monitoring tools organized by COBSEA and CSIRO! Two new tools on site-selection and data-visualization has been developed by CSIRO to support stronger, harmonized monitoring across the region. Grateful for the great engagement! 💙🌏
Useful field visit to relevant sites in Samut Sakhon organized by DMCR colleagues! Learning about innovative measures on marine debris collection, coastal erosion, mangroves, community engagement and marine mammals in the Gulf of Thailand, including the impressive Bryde's Whales!!
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Useful field visit to relevant sites in Samut Sakhon organized by DMCR colleagues! Learning about innovative measures on marine debris collection, coastal erosion, mangroves, community engagement and marine mammals in the Gulf of Thailand, including the impressive Bryde's Whales!!
Seven community-based organisations across the East Asian Seas, a global centre of shallow-water tropical marine biodiversity, have been awarded a total of USD350,000 through the SEA Grants program to protect and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems!
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USD 350,000 grant awarded to boost marine and coastal conservation efforts in Seas of East Asia
Bangkok, 7 November 2025 – Seven community-based organisations across the East Asian Seas have been awarded a total of USD 350,000 through the SEA Grants program to protect and conserve marine and coa...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Seven community-based organisations across the East Asian Seas, a global centre of shallow-water tropical marine biodiversity, have been awarded a total of USD350,000 through the SEA Grants program to protect and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems!
www.unep.org/gef/news-and...
www.unep.org/gef/news-and...