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Third Stakeholder Consultation to Develop the Synthesis Document and Implementation Roadmap for Key Recommendations

SEA-MaP Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments – Reflections on Key Achievements and Lessons

Pitch Event Connects ASEAN Circular Economy Start-ups with Investors and Industry Leaders

4–6 AUGUST 2026

SEA-MaP Strengthens Regional Cooperation on Data and Metrics for Plastic Pollution Monitoring

Second Stakeholder Consultation to Develop the Synthesis Document and Implementation Roadmap for Key Recommendations

KEP 2026 Study Tour showcases plastic waste management practices at Cu Lao Cham Islands and a local recycling workshop in Viet Nam

KEP 2026 Study Tour features local-level plastic waste management initiatives to advance plastic circularity in Da Nang, Viet Nam

SEA-MaP Commences Third Knowledge Exchange Program in Da Nang, Viet Nam

15-16 JULY 2026

SEA-MaP Convenes Validation and Pilot Implementation Workshop for Regional Training Program on Plastic Waste Management

SEA-MaP Advances Guidebook on Financial Mechanisms for Investments in Plastic Waste Management through Government-level Consultation

1–2 JULY 2026

SEA-MaP Convened Second High-Level Policy Dialogue and Workshop Series on Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic

29-30 JUNE 2026

SEA-MaP Dissemination Event Strengthens ASEAN Knowledge Exchange on Plastic Packaging, Waste Trade, and Single-Use Plastics

3rd PSC Engagement Workshop Discusses the Progress and Sustainability Consideration of the Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments

22–25 JUNE 2026

SEA-MaP Innovation Expo III Showcases Innovations and Partnerships for Plastic Circularity

SEA-MaP Advances Development of ASEAN EPR Handbook and Toolkit through Government Consultation

ASEAN convenes the 7th PSC Meeting of SEA-MaP to Review Project Progress

2–3 JUNE 2026

ASEAN convened Second Technical Consultation to Develop the Regional Guidebook on Financial Mechanisms for Investments in Plastic Waste Management

SEA-MaP Stakeholder Consultation Advances the Design of Regional Training Program on Plastic Waste Management

First Consultation Held to Discuss Development of the Synthesis Document and Implementation Roadmap for Key Recommendations by the SEA-MaP Project

Second Stakeholder Consultation Advances ASEAN Marine Plastics Resource Mobilization Strategy

SEA-MaP Showcases the Web Financing Marketplace Prototype to ASEAN Member States and Potential Platform Users

10–11 MARCH 2026

Government Consultation: Developing the Regional Guidebook on Responsible Plastic Waste Trade

3–4 FEBRUARY 2026

Second Technical Consultation held to Advance Development of the ASEAN Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Handbook and Toolkit

28 JANUARY 2026

Prototype Introduction and Second Stakeholder Consultation held to Advance the ASEAN Regional Platform for Knowledge and Partnerships on Marine Plastics

26 JANUARY 2026

First Stakeholder Consultation held to Support Development of the ASEAN Marine Plastics Resource Mobilization Strategy

22 JANUARY 2026

ASEAN participated in Regional Workshop to disseminate and socialize the Regional Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook

17–18 DECEMBER 2025

SEA-MaP builds momentum for the Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments by convening Second Innovation Expo

3 DECEMBER 2025

Advancing Financing Solutions for Plastic Waste Management in ASEAN

27 NOVEMBER 2025

ASEAN convenes the 6th PSC Meeting of SEA-MaP

25 NOVEMBER 2025

Government Consultation held as follow-up to discuss development of the Best Practice Manual on Plastic Packaging and Labeling

24 NOVEMBER 2025

Government Consultation convened to discuss development of the Regional Guidebook on Phasing Out Single-use Plastics (SUP)

21 NOVEMBER 2025

SEA-MaP Knowledge Exchange Program (KEP) 2025 Study Tour: Lessons from Malaysia's Waste Management and EPR Practices

20 NOVEMBER 2025

SEA-MaP Knowledge Exchange Program (KEP) 2025 Study Tour: Practical Exposure to Circular Packaging and Recycling in Malaysia

18–19 NOVEMBER 2025

SEA-MaP kicks off second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

15–17 OCTOBER 2025

SEA-MaP convenes First Innovation Expo under the Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments

15 OCTOBER 2025

ASEAN Advances Regional Collaboration on Extended Producer Responsibility at First SEA-MaP High-Level Policy Dialogue and Workshop

ASEAN Member States further guided the development of the Regional Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook through Second Technical Consultation

23–25 SEPTEMBER 2025

Second Technical Consultation on the development of the Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring of Plastic Pollution

Second Technical Consultation discussed Best Practice Manual for Plastic Packaging and Labeling in the ASEAN Region

5th Meeting of the PSC of SEA-MaP convened to discuss Project implementation progress

1–2 JULY 2025

2nd PSC Engagement Workshop held to discuss the Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments

First Technical Consultation held to discuss development of the Regional Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook

21–22 MAY 2025

Technical Consultation Workshop on Four Complementary Workstreams Held to Discuss Findings of Stocktaking Review and Gap Analysis in Jakarta, Indonesia

13–14 MARCH 2025

PSC Workshop discusses next steps for the Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments

27 NOVEMBER 2024

ASEAN convenes the 4th PSC Meeting of SEA-MaP

24 OCTOBER 2024

ASEAN endorses Synthesis Report of the Regional Baseline Study

ASEAN participates in local clean-up activities and visits one of the cleanest traditional villages in the world

ASEAN visits three local waste management facilities and a waste management company in Bali, Indonesia

19–20 AUGUST 2024

SEA-MaP kicks off training under the Knowledge Exchange Program in Bali, Indonesia

ASEAN and international delegates visits community-based waste recycling establishments in Vientiane, Lao PDR

ASEAN convenes the 3rd PSC Meeting of SEA-MaP

Networking Session on Plastics Innovation in ASEAN

SEA-MaP organizes an ASEAN Regional Workshop on the Regional Baseline Report and the Guidebook for Common Methodologies

Feature Message by Chair of the ASEAN Working Group on Coastal and Marine Environment (AWGCME)

Forthcoming and Related Events

FORTHCOMING AND RELATED EVENTS

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30 Nov 2026

The SEA-MaP 3rd High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD-3)

Manila, Philippines

1 Dec 2026

SEA-MaP Regional Workshop

Manila, Philippines

2 Dec 2026

The 8th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting

Manila, Philippines

1-2 July 2026

SEA-MaP Regional Event: Regional Platform for Knowledge and Partnerships (KPP)

Introduction of SEA-MaP Regional Platform for Knowledge and Partnerships (KPP) and the 2nd High Level Policy Dialogue and Workshop Series

📍 Location: Bali, Indonesia

17-18 December 2025

SEA-MaP 2nd Innovation Expo (Regional Platform for Innovation and Investments)

Preventing Plastic Pollution: Scaling ASEAN Circular Solutions

📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

22 January 2026
13.00 (GMT+7)

SEA-MaP Regional Workshop: Socialization and Dissemination of the Regional Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook

Turning the Behaviour Change Playbook into action across the region.

Register by 20 January.

📍 Location: Video Conference

26 January 2026

First Stakeholder Consultation of the Marine Plastics Resource Mobilization Strategy (RMS) under the Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) Regional Project

📍 Location: Video Conference

28 January 2026

Prototype Introduction, Second Stakeholder Consultation with the Project Steering Committee (PSC), and Second Coordination Meeting with Development Partners and Knowledge Platforms – Regional Platform for Knowledge & Partnerships (KPP)

📍 Location: Video Conference and hybrid in Bangkok, Thailand

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(TBC)

6th SEA-MaP PSC Meeting

📍 Video Conference

CONTRACT & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Position Opening

Request for Expressions of Interest

Request for Proposal

Coming soon

Project Officer (SEA-MaP)

Closing date: 28 July 2026

Individual Consulting Services for the Project Final Report of SEA-MaP

Closing date: 1 May 2026

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See previous opportunities

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Position Opening

Terms of Reference for Procurement Specialist of the SEA-MaP Project Management Unit (Part-time)
Closing date: 19 June 2024

FIND OUT MORE

Request for Proposal

Development of the Marine Plastics Resource Mobilization Strategy

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