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    Empowering waste workers and recycled plastic supply chain through responsible sourcing
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    Launch of the "Review and Update on the National Implementation Plan for Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants" Project
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    Protecting Human Health Through Earlier Detection of Pollution
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    Philippines Launches National Plastic Action Partnership to Tackle Plastic Waste and Advance Circular Economy

    The Philippines took a significant step forward in addressing its plastic waste crisis with the launch of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), a multi-stakeholder platform designed to foster collaboration across sectors and accelerate the country’s transition to a circular economy. Led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), NPAP Philippines brought together leaders from the government, private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners to co-develop holistic and inclusive solutions to plastic pollution.

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    Joint Press Release: “Improvement of the Disposal Capacity of Plastic Litter in Urban Provinces” Project Launching
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    PLASTIC INNOVATION PROGRAMME: Call of Announcement
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