Workshop to Establish GloLitter Partnerships Project Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to reduce Marine Plastic Litter
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) are organizing a digital workshop aiming to bring together key international private actors to become GloLitter GIA members and address the issue of marine plastic litter from sea-based sources, in particular within the shipping and fishing sectors.
During the workshop companies will have a space to discuss challenges and opportunities in their industry related to marine plastic litter and how to address these through GIA interventions.
Agenda:
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09:00-09:10: Welcome and Introductions
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09:10-09:15: Jose Matheickal, Chief of Department of Partnerships and Projects at IMO
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09:15-09:30: GloLitter Partnerships Presentation
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09:30-09:50: Examples of Industry Projects dealing with Sea-based Marine Plastic Litter
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09:50-10:25: Group Discussions
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10:25-10:50: Plenary Session
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10:50-11:00: Establishing GIA: Next steps & Closing remarks
Registration is open to any private sector company here.