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📣 Register now for the @WRFSwitzerland '23! Don't miss @switchasia Side Event on Sept 7, 2023. Circular Economy in Asia, Africa and Europe: sharing knowledge that makes value chains circular 🎯 Objectives & Registration 👉 @eu_partnerships

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Unlocking 🔓Circularity: Can European and Asian companies join forces to revolutionise global value chains? Explore the Circular Economy Action Plan's ambitious goals for plastics, textiles, food, and electronics industries 👉 #policymatters

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The connections 🔀 between materials and climate change remain largely unexplored within the realm of climate change strategies and actions. 📢 On 15 February⌚️15:30 (BKK Time), don’t miss our upcoming Webinar 👉 @EUinNepal @EU_in_India @EUPakistan

Webinar 2: Understanding the Nexus between SCP, Circular Economy and Climate Change › | SWITCH-Asia

Lessons and Potential Strategies for Higher Climate Ambitions

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✨ Empowering consumers with accurate information plays a crucial role in boosting the demand for green products. The Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition is a significant step in enabling consumers to make informed purchasing decisions🔍 By addressing these

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Poorly managed plastic waste threats the economy of the Maldives. This NEW @switchasia Action Plan provides the Government with accurate data on plastic packaging imported into the economy and waste streams👉 @EU_Maldives @adelphi_berlin @EU_Partnerships

Action Plan to Implement a Mandatory Packaging Reporting Scheme in the Maldives › | SWITCH-Asia

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The EU Strategy for Sustainable & Circular Textiles sets ambitious goals for recyclable, long-lived textile products by 2030. Check out these Key actions 🔄 Learn more @switchasia 👉 #policymatters @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission #GlobalGateway

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👩🏻‍🌾🍽The Farm2Fork Strategy & Asian policies like the Strategic Plan of ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (2016-2025) strive to transition away from a 'take, make, dispose' mentality towards a more Earth-friendly approach. Learn more 👉

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🌏🌱🛒 Consumers worldwide are eager to contribute to a sustainable future. In Europe, 85% of consumers want better product durability information. The EU's New Consumer Agenda strategy 👉 introduces 3 empowering proposals: 1️⃣ Green Transition Directive:

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Fruit & vegetables are essential for healthy lives. @switchasia #SAFE promotes green production and quality improvement for fruit and vegetable agricultural products. Building capacities of SMEs, cooperatives, farmers is the first step👉 @EUinChina 👩‍🌾🍊🍅

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This week, @switchasia has been closely following the ongoing negotiations to address Plastic Pollution that are taking place in Paris. In this Interview we wish to clarify: What is being negotiated this week, and why is it important 👉 Let us stay informed

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📢 REGISTER 🗓️ 22 February⌚️ @switchasia Hybrid Side Event at the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development 👉 @EU_Partnerships @EUinThailand @EUPasifika @LoraineGt7 @ArabSCP @Zinaida2009 @GJanaway @UNESCAP

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🏆🏠 Exciting News: Are you passionate about sustainable housing practices? The #APHousingForum Innovation Awards are here to recognise groundbreaking initiatives that are reshaping the housing sector towards sustainability and social wellbeing.🔄 @switchasia is thrilled to

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🔧🌏 How do you handle product repairs in your country? In the EU, many consumers face challenges when trying to repair their goods, leading them to opt for replacements instead. Repairing can often be too difficult or expensive. To address this issue, the @EU_Commission has

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Vietnam has entered into several🤝Free Trade Agreements. To meet production regulations @switchasia #EcoFair built capacities of 🏭 +1,000 MSMEs and 📢 reached +500,000 consumers through its awareness-raising activities. IMPACT 👉 @EUDelegationVN @funzi

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🌎 During negotiations of the 4th round for a Global Plastics Treaty, negotiators were able to identify 🤝 common grounds on: provisions on minimum product design requirements, the phase-out of high-risk plastic products and chemicals, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

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🏠🏢Homes and buildings account for a significant proportion of global energy use and carbon emissions, making the sector central to addressing climate change. The creation of a joint 🏅♾️ SCP Award for housing projects by @Habitat_org supported by @switchasia underscores the

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What are some of the existing skills gaps in scaling circularity in the garment sector👖👚? On 27 March @switchasia @SwitchGarment will join #GO4SDGs @UNEP_AsiaPac and a great line-up of speakers at the 10th #APFSD . Register👉 📹

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🖋️ PRESS RELEASE - 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD): Yesterday's event convened around 60 experts and participants to explore sustainable development pathways for the Pacific region. Learn more 👉 @switchasia @EU_Partnerships

Sustainable Consumption and Production and Circular Economy: Cornerstones for a Climate-Resilient...

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🌍🌏 The #EuropeanGreenDeal aims for climate-neutrality by 2050, but it's about more than just Europe. Engaging with Asia-Pacific is vital for eco-friendly and inclusive growth. Regional differences exist, but we're all part of the solution 👉

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Everyone involved in the food system has a role to play and needs to be engaged to reduce food loss and waste. @switchasia #PrideOnOurPlates launched new initiatives and tools to help information sharing and learning. Read more👉 @EUinChina @EU_Partnerships

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Meetings with active supporters of the climate agenda in the EU have exposed representatives from the Kyrgyz Government, Business Associations, University, & @PeretoKg to the diversity of green solutions already at hand in the tourism sector in Europe 👉

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A NEW @switchasia project has been launched in China to promote improved sustainable management, resource efficiency and circular economy principles in MSMEs working in the local textile and fashion industry. Discover 👉 @EUinChina @EU_Partnerships @ICLEI

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EPR has rapidly spread across Europe 🌍 Since the early 2000s, numerous systems have emerged, successfully managing waste streams from packaging, electric and electronic equipment, as well as cars and batteries 🚙⚡️Now, the spotlight shines on Asia! 🌏 Many countries in the

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The gravity of the unfolding climate, nature, and pollution crises calls for greater ambition and strategic actions on Sustainable Consumption and Production and a circular economy transition. Our @switchasia Annual Event has successfully concluded. Press Release

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The cashmere & wool sector 🐑🧶 is a key driver of the Mongolian economy. @switchasia @SustainableTex2 supported +6000 herders & 18 local factories 🏭 to adopt eco-friendly practices and increase their competitiveness in domestic and international markets

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Since joining @switchasia #PrideOnOurPlates , the🍐 Little Hanging Pear Soup restaurant has implemented innovative 🔄 behavioral tools and strategies, resulting in 16.47% reduction in food waste & 33% reduction in customer leftovers 👉 📹

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Fast growing cities in South East Asia are responsible for as much as 60% of plastic waste leakage into the environment. 95% of plastic in our ocean is transported by 10 major rivers, 8 of which are in Asia. #WeSwitch #ManageWaste @europeaid

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🌏 The @switchasia Team is ready for @COP28_UAE ! 🗓️ JOIN US, OUR LATEST CALENDAR IS OUT: 📍3 December I Sri Lanka Pavilion 👉 📍6 December I Central Asia Pavilion 👉 📍6 December I Pakistan Pavilion 👉

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🏘Interested in sustainable housing solutions for informal settlements in the Asia-Pacific region? 🗓 Mark your calendar: the #APHousingForum is back! Join us in Suwon, South Korea from 26 - 27 October 2023. Limited seats are available, make sure to save your spot! REGISTER 👉

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Sustainable consumption is a priority in India. Delhi was one of the first cities to ban single-use plastic bags. Yet, a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between consumption, production and sustainable economic growth is needed #WeSwitch @EU_in_India

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Achieving the energy transition in rural areas is an important part of realising China’s national climate strategies and targets. This is what @switchasia #Rurenergy project is doing in the provinces of Henan and Gansu 👉 @EUinChina @Wupperinst

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As Cambodia continues its transition to a higher level of development, it faces a great opportunity to manage its natural resources for the benefit of both people and the environment. Sustainable consumption and production is the key. #Cambodia @EUCambodia @europeaid @EUinASEAN

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Governments in Asia & the EU have a crucial role in driving sustainability. It's time for "Buy and Build Green" to take center stage. 🏢 Governments globally contribute 15% of greenhouse gas emissions through public procurement. Cement & concrete purchases alone make up 40% to

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Pakistan is working to mainstream SDGs in all its policies, plans and strategies. @switchasia supported the country to develop its National Action Plan on SCP, putting SDG12 as a high priority for sustainable development. #WeSwitch #Impact @EUPakistan @AKaminara @eu_partnerships

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🌾Rice production is the 2nd highest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for approximately 19% of Vietnam's total emissions.💡Through more resource-efficient rice farming practices, #AnDinh is significantly contributing to the circular economy 🔄 Discover our selected

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📢✨HAPPENING NOW: SCP is not commonly recognized as a strategy for adaptation. However, it plays a crucial role in increasing resilience against the impacts of climate change, a priority that is especially significant for developing countries. @EUinNepal @EU_in_India @EUPakistan

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✨ 💡HIGHLIGHTS from Sri Lanka and Pakistan: 'Understanding the Nexus Between SCP, Circular Economy, and Climate Change.' @EUinNepal @EU_in_India @EUPakistan @EU_in_Sri_Lanka @gggi_hq @EU_Partnerships @GJanaway @AchalaC @switchasia

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Did you ever wonder how natural resources are used in your everyday life? This is how @switchasia is responding to global environmental challenges 👉 #WeSwitch #SCP @europeaid

SWITCH-Asia Mission and SCP Work

Did you ever wonder how natural resources are used in your everyday life? This is how #switchasia is responding to the global challenges our environment is f...

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💻 Data monitoring and building management through digital devices are set to play a transformative role in steering the building & construction sector towards enhanced sustainability across Asia. @weavair_team 🏆 SCP Champion @switchasia @Habitat_AP 👉

Connecting the Sustainability Agenda with Digitalization in the Buildings and Construction Sector ›...

SCP Champions in the Housing and Building Sector

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Europe plays an important role to support Asia’s garment industry to shift towards SCP and a more responsible and circular economy approach. This is the work @switchasia is doing in China👉 @EUinChina @EU_Partnerships #CNIS @ICLEI @MedWaves_Centre #SCP

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✨💡FINAL INSIGHTS: SCP and Circular Economy are key drivers in reducing carbon emissions by transitioning from a linear to a circular model. @EUinNepal @EU_in_India @EUPakistan @EU_in_Sri_Lanka @gggi_hq @EU_Partnerships @GJanaway @AchalaC @switchasia

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💬 To encourage the adoption of #SCP policies and practices towards #circulareconomy by stakeholders, ASEAN needs to consider a holistic approach that addresses opportunities and challenges from both the supply & demand side. Today we have heard the voices of our partners

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Electronics have changed how we work, learn, play, and connect. But, since we own more electronics and are constantly upgrading, we’re also creating more e-waste at faster speed. Producers, governments and consumers all have a part to play! #ewasteday #repair #reuse #recycle

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Want to learn more on the potential of green buildings to support Pakistan's climate and environmental targets? Don't miss our NEW @switchasia publication 👉 @EUPakistan @AKaminara @ClimateChangePK @EU_Partnerships @adelphi_berlin #RenovationWave #SCP

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Plastic pollution would continue growing. Environmental, economic, social & health costs of plastic pollution would continue to rise. Economic benefits and savings in direct and indirect public and private costs from reducing plastic pollution would only be partially realised, if

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Informal waste collectors are the most vulnerable. Countries in East Asia pay an average of $46 for 1 year’s worth of waste collection, one of the lowest rates globally. @switchasia is taking action 👉 #ManageWaste @SabatucciEU @EU_in_India @adelphi_berlin

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📢 HAPPENING NOW: Circular Economy Knowledge Platforms ♾️ in ASEAN, Africa, and Europe have been brought together by @switchasia at @WRFSwitzerland to share key insights on the transformative value of 💡Knowledge Hubs in the transition towards a Circular Economy. KEY INSIGHTS

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Lao PDR is the 3rd largest coffee producer in Southeast Asia. This NEW project @switchasia #SuPERWECoffee supports MSMEs to reduce their environmental impact through SCP & circular practices. Learn more👉 @CARE @FairtradeItalia @Halieus_ @ITCILO @euinlaos

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The @switchasia 🥢Pride on Our Plates project is taking bold steps to combat food waste in China through a series of initiatives: 🏅Zero-Waste Cooking Contest 📗 Zero Waste Cookbook, flagship pilot restaurant 👉 @EUinChina @EU_Partnerships @WWF @Rare_org

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Marine litter prevention is of paramount importance in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. These countries heavily depend on their 🌊 for livelihoods, tourism, and food security. However, the escalating problem of marine litter poses a severe threat to these ecosystems and their

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🌎 Negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are resuming today in Canada. Over half of the 64 Asia-Pacific countries have positioned themselves on 12 important core obligations in the Treaty. Learn more @switchasia 👉 @EU_Partnerships @uni_eropa

Ambitions and Positions: Where do Asia-Pacific countries stand on the international plastics treaty...

Plastics Governance Engagement

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As the food and tourism industries are two major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, customers are increasingly becoming sensitive to the environmental commitments of 🏨 hotels, 🍽️ restaurants, and ☕️ cafes. @switchasia @PeretoKg has launched the first ECO KG Certification

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India’s growing population poses accelerating consumption and unsustainable lifestyle challenges. This recently completed @switchasia @fairtrade_india project was actively invested in 📢 raising consumer awareness in urban India, supported the 🚀 launch of over 230 sustainable

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The carbon footprint of global tourism accounts for 8% of emissions. Did you know that small island nations have the largest carbon footprints? #WeSwitch #ResponsibleTourism @switchasia @europeaid

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Food and organic waste comprise more than 50% of waste in low and middle-income countries, while in high-income countries, because of larger amounts of packaging waste and other non organic waste, the fraction of organics is about 32% #WeSwitch #SCP #Agrifood #Foodwaste

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The scientific community has firmly established the link between climate change and material consumption. 📢 On 26 October ⌚️ 16:00, our speakers will share global insights at the intersection of climate change and SCP/Circular Economy. Register @switchasia Webinar 👉

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🗨️ Dialogues are ongoing at @WRFSwitzerland @switchasia session 👇 @EU_Partnerships @CEStakeholderEU @ACSDSD_ASEAN @AfriCANcircular @ASEANCSRNetwork @GJanaway

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Environmental sustainability is ASEAN’s greatest competitiveness constraint with many countries suffering from air pollution, water stress, below-average levels of wastewater treatment, endangered wildlife and forest loss. #SCP #ResponsibleTourism a must. #WeSwitch @europeaid

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Did you ever wonder how your life choices can affect other people’s lives? Our @switchasia experience has taught us that everyone has a responsibility to deliver a healthier planet to future generations👉 @EU_Partnerships POWER OF SWITCH 🔄 POWER WITH US

Behavioural Changes for Sustainable Lifestyles

Did you ever wonder how your life choices can affect other people’s lives?

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📢 @switchasia Grants Scheme CALL FOR PROPOSALS is finally out! In line with the priorities of #GlobalGateway , the #EUGreenDeal , and the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, this call aims to: 1. 🏭Support MSMEs in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of

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Traffic, heavy construction, brick kilns and tanneries in Dhaka contribute to the worst air and water pollution rates in the world. #SCP key to green and livable cities and a priority for National Sustainable Development Strategy. #WeSwitch #Impact @EUinBangladesh @europeaid

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Indonesia is experiencing a rapidly declining poverty and a growing and urbanising middle class with increased purchasing power and consumption patterns. When changing your lifestyle, think about #SCP #WeSwitch #Impact #Indonesia @uni_eropa @europeaid

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Mongolia's Sustainable Development Vision (2016) and its Action Plan for Green Development (2016-2030) set SCP as a first strategic objective. @switchasia is taking action to address the country’s #SCP key priorities. @EUAmbMNG @EUinMongolia @europeaid @MarcoFerri65 @TS_Jenkins

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Which practical benefits can be gained by tourism entrepreneurs who switch to renewable energy sources? Lets hear directly from our Project Manager @switchasia @PeretoKg 👉 @EduardAuerEU @EUinKyrgyzstan @EU_Partnerships @EUSR_CA @TerhiHakala @scp_centre

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Urban benefits of a circular economy path include: the possibility to reduce the need for new construction, improve urban land use, reduce construction costs, and increase resource-efficiency, while strengthening the local economy. Now is the time to act #SustainableHomes

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Climate change, nature loss and pollution are driven from a crisis of unsustainable consumption and production. ⬇️ Reducing the resource intensity of food, mobility, housing & energy systems is a must. LATEST Global Resources Outlook 2024 @UNEPIRP @UNEP 👉

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This NEW project @switchasia is establishing pilot demonstrations on circular market-based models for processing solid waste generated from leather tanning and finishing practices in the Tamil Nadu leather clusters. More 👉 @AsiaSolidaridad @EU_in_India

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TUNE IN THE LIVE STREAMING 📹👇 Happening now @switchasia Annual Event inspiring discussions on: 🍎Circularity in Tourism with a focus on Food 🌐Circular Economy Knowledge Hubs 💰Financing and Market Transformation for SCP, Circular Economy and Climate Resilience 🏗️Towards

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Our Annual Meeting has successfully kicked off with H.E. Kestutis Jankauskas, Ambassador of @EUinKazakhstan sharing his knowledge and wisdom on sustainability priorities in the region. 100 experts and partners are engaging on: 🔄 Circular Challenges and Opportunities for

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The @switchasia @PeretoKg collected 8 inspiring stories from SMEs in the tourism sector that have embraced sustainable practices🔆 & integrated♻️ green technologies into their businesses. Check the video👉 @JosefsonMarilyn @EUinKyrgyzstan @EU_Partnerships

Kyrgyzstan's tourism SMEs are championing environmental sustainability

Produced by the EU SWITCH-Asia PERETO project (https://www.switch-asia.eu/project/pereto/) this video features eight inspiring success stories of Small and M...

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Sustainable/Green Public Procurement needs a tailored approach specific to each country's economic context and investment priorities. Discover our @switchasia ✨NEW publications 📚 and work👉 @EU_Partnerships @sanjayviti @EUinBangladesh @EUinCambodia

SWITCH-Asia Sustainable/Green Public Procurement Meeting Brings Together Experts to Exchange...

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Today, we received updates from ASEAN member states regarding their achievements and initiatives in the field of Sustainable Consumption and Production. Notably, Sustainable Lifestyles in urban and rural settings has emerged as a key priority within the ASEAN SCP Framework,

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✨ Final insights from our panelists: Elevating Innovation and Building Capacity Towards Resource-Efficient, Circular, Low-Carbon, and Climate-Resilient Economy in the Pacific 👇 @switchasia @EU_Partnerships @EUPasifika @UNESCAP @UNDESA

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Curious to learn about waste management in Pakistan? This NEW @switchasia publication explores the possible avenues for efficient waste management👉 @ClimateChangePK @EUPakistan @EU_Partnerships @adelphi_berlin

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Plastics result in greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of their life cycle. The prevailing ➲ linear model of production needs to be replaced by changing to a ↻ circular plastics economy . NEW @switchasia Brief 👉 @EU_Partnerships @EUinASEAN

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If we combine our ambition with integrated action at-scale, we can protect natural ecosystems and adapt to a changing climate. @switchasia Annual Event highlights are finally out! 👉 @DavidDalyEU @EUinThailand @EU_Partnerships

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How can we solve the e-waste challenge? Join the @EU_Commission at #WRF2021 and discuss circular economy policy and business solutions to e-waste management in Africa. Still time to register👉 #WEEE @EU_Partnerships @switchafrica #Switch2Green

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Bhutan has put environmental and cultural preservation at the core of its development. Ongoing SCP initiatives are aligned with the Gross National Happiness (GNH), the main indicator to track the country’s well-being. #WeSwitch #SCP #Impact #Bhutan @EU_in_India @europeaid

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@ASEANCSRNetwork & @switchasia are teaming up to spotlight businesses championing circular practices in ASEAN Member States. 📢 Is your business standing out with innovative approaches? Deadline: 23 October 2023. Submit your examples👉 @EUinASEAN

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Our latest story is from #Kyrgyzstan 🏞️ The Journey of Jyrgal's Family Yurt Camp and how this woman has pioneered sustainability at Kol-Suu Lake, blending tradition with eco-friendly tourism👉 @switchasia @EUinKyrgyzstan @EU_Partnerships @Acted

From Nomadic Pastures to Tourist Haven: Jyrgal's Yurt Camp Pioneers Sustainability at Kol-Suu Lake...

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Energy efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task – that is, eliminating energy waste. Replacing an incandescent bulb with a LED bulb, which uses less energy to produce the same amount of light, is energy efficiency💡 #WeSwitch #EEDay2021 #energysaving

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On 5 October @switchasia is celebrating World Energy Efficiency Day. Join us, it doesn’t take much energy to save energy! Some tips for when you're washing and drying your clothes 👉 #WeSwitch #SCP #FashionSustainability #energysaving @europeaid

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📢 LATEST NEWS from @switchasia @ProjctPromise : The Lakshadweep Zero Waste Alliance (LOWA) 🌏 has just obtained registration as a NGO by @MoYSCEmv 👏 The first of its kind in the region! Learn more 👉 @EU_Partnerships @EU_Maldives @EU_in_Sri_Lanka

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Kyrgyzstan is committed to making its agrifood systems efficient, resilient and sustainable. This NEW @switchasia Report shows how the country can green its agri-food supply chain through SCP & circular economy practices👉 @EUinKyrgyzstan @EU_Partnerships

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Did you know buildings designed without considering local & changing climatic conditions can result in higher energy demand for thermal comfort? It's crucial to prioritize climate resilient buildings in Nepal. Discover @BEEN_MinErgy 👉 @EUAmbNepal @EUinNepal

Switching to climate-responsive building designs and retrofitting › | SWITCH-Asia

Opportunities for Nepal

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Ulaanbaatar is the coldest city in the world and has the highest levels of air pollution. Improving housing energy efficiency is a must! @switchasia 👉 @EUinMongolia @GeresMongolia @CaritasMongolia @EUAmbMNG @peopleinneed @MarcoFerri65 @TS_Jenkins

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With the support of @switchasia @BEEN_MinErgy the first large-scale commercial manufacturing of hollow clay bricks has kicked off in Nepal, paving the way for a more sustainable building sector. More👉 @EUAmbNepal @EUinNepal @EU_Partnerships @spotlightnepal

SWITCH-Asia BEEN: Scaling the production of safe and eco-friendly bricks in Nepal › | SWITCH-Asia

Facilitating the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular building sector

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Asia & Europe play a crucial role in shaping a new plastics economy. The Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy is paving the way for innovative design and production that prioritises reuse, repair, and recycling. More 👉 #policymatters

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The private sector plays an increasingly important role in achieving sustainable economic development, including through public-private partnerships🤝. Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, building capacity and increasing the competitiveness and social entrepreneurship of

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Current global plastic production and consumption patterns, along with their growth trajectory, are unsustainable. 🎙🌍 From Nairobi: An Interview with Dr. Per-Olof Busch, @switchasia on Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Pollution 👉 @MaroLuiser

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3 specific considerations underscore the urgency and complexity of the plastics challenge:📌 Rethinking the Plastics Life-Cycle📌Global (Producer) Responsibility📌Diverse concerns and interests👉 @EU_Partnerships @UNEP @StahrCosima @MaroLuiser

International Environmental Governance in Action: What is happening in Nairobi? › | SWITCH-Asia

In Nairobi, more than 1.500 delegates are deciding on the future of plastics and plastics waste

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3 years

♻️ On World Cleanup Day, people worldwide will come together to rid our planet of trash – cleaning up litter and mismanaged waste from our beaches, rivers, forests, and streets. PLAY YOUR PART! #WeSwitch #SCP #worldcleanupday #letsdoitworld #managewaste @eu_partnerships

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On an average, the loss of perishable food in developing countries, including in China, is estimated to be between 20% and 50%. This is mainly due to the lack of cold chain facilities. The NEW @eECHOSwitchAsia project is taking action 👉 @EU_Partnerships

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Agriculture is facing major environmental challenges in China. Use of fertilisers and pesticides is among the highest in the world, soil erosion and pollution are widespread, water scarcity affects the country. @switchasia NEW #SAFE is taking action 👉

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🏆 Exciting News: Thrilled to announce the finalists of the #APHousingForum Innovation Awards. The winner in each category will be announced on October 27 in Suwon City, South Korea. 🔄 Who will win the @switchasia SCP Award? Stay tuned for more updates this month! @Habitat_org

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🧳Sustainable Tourism is a priority area for the development of the green economy in Kyrgyzstan💡Curious to know how the country is taking action at policy level and through work on the ground? NEW👉 @PeretoKg @HelvetasKG @Acted @MyAUCA @EUinKyrgyzstan

Analysis of the factors for implementation of sustainable consumption and production and circular...

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The innovative approaches championed by the @switchasia @Proj_Protoprint are transforming #waste to #value and making waste pickers profitable micro-entrepreneurs within the solid waste management industry. Learn more 👉 @EU_in_India @EUAmbIndia

Promoting Socio-economic Transformation by Empowering Informal Waste Pickers for the Production of...

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Sustainable travel is no longer the ambition of the few but of the many. The @SivatelBangkok Hotel implements sustainability practises to minimise 🔆 energy and💧water consumption, resulting in high resource efficiency and waste reduction. Discover our @switchasia

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On 29 September join @switchasia in celebrating the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. Reduce your #foodprint and encourage others to do the same! This is how you can take action 👉 #WeSwitch #Farm2Fork #IDAFLW #ZeroHunger @FAOKnowledge

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🔄 Circular economy is anchored in🔰regional strategies and implementation plans, such as the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific. The right policies and incentives are needed, along with capacity building and financing. @switchasia is well-positioned to support Pacific islands in

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