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Phnom Penh Joint Statement on Prevention of Plastic Pollution in the Greater Mekong Subregion

In a milestone moment for GMS-wide environmental collaboration, the representatives of the GMS ministries of environment pledged to work together to address the mounting issue of plastic waste pollution in the subregion. The endorsed Phnom Penh Joint Statement on Prevention of Plastic Pollution in the Greater Mekong Subregion represents the commitment of the six countries to address the ecological, economic, and societal challenges posed by plastic waste in the GMS. 

The 6th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM6): Call for Exhibitors Now open

Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and Asian Development Bank are excited to invite tech companies, startups, and firms, development partners, academic and research institutions to showcase innovative solutions and technologies to climate challenges and environmental issues during the 6th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM6). The event will be held from September 10 to 13, 2024, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, bringing together environment ministers from the GMS countries.

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