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UN Day
World Environment Day 2023 Joint Inter-Agency Event
31 May 2023
Bangkok, Thailand
- Overview
- Schedule
Background
World Environment Day (WED) is a global platform for inspiring positive change. This year's theme is #BeatPlasticPollution, which calls for urgent solutions to combat plastic pollution. In celebration of this event, the United Nations is hosting an interactive session that will bring together UN staff and their families, embassies, participants of the Climate and Clean Air Conference, partners, and stakeholders. The event will feature engaging discussions highlighting solutions to beat plastic pollution, and a lively quiz contest that will challenge everyone's knowledge on plastic pollution and its impact.
The event provides an opportunity to learn about the private and public sectors, civil society, and UN's efforts to reduce their environmental impact and protect the planet. Participants will also explore locally available solutions for more sustainable lifestyles and learn how businesses and individuals are using plastic more sustainably.
Programme overview
Date: 31 May 2023, 11 am - 12 pm, UNCC Theater Meeting Room
Format: Interactive panel discussion and quiz contest, hybrid event, streamed on YouTube
Moderator: Antoinette Taus, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Guests: Representatives from the UN, Member States, local authorities, and the private sector
31 May 2023
Time & Place
Event Details
11:00
UNCC Theatre
Welcome remarks and overview of the event
Dechen Tsering, Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific, UN Environment Programme
11:03
UNCC Theatre
Video: “Let's do better to #beatplasticpollution this World Environment Day 2023”
Projection of World Environment Day public service announcement
11:04
UNCC Theatre
Plastic pollution solutions to inspire
Consulate of Cote d'Ivoire in Bangkok
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok (TBC)
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok (TBC)
11:10
UNCC Theatre
Panel discussion
Soomi Ro, Director, Division of Administration, ESCAP
ESCAP banned single-use plastics in catering operations back in 2018, as part of its “Waste Management Revolution”. ESCAP’s experience shows the importance of synergy with private sector partners operating at the UN Compound in Bangkok to achieve climate action.
Dr. Weerachat Kittirattanapaiboon, Chief Executive Officer, Gracz
A leading company in manufacturing natural plant fiber and other green packaging products for better health of consumers both domestically and internationally and for a sustainable environment.
Dr. Thavida Kamolvech, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) manages Bangkok through its 'Bangkok, a livable city for everyone' campaign, implementing 216 policies across 9 categories to address environmental concerns like smog, waste, and pollution. Waste management is a top priority, with over 7 billion baht spent on garbage collection in 2022. Efforts to reduce waste, including single-use plastics, prioritize citizen well-being and the expansion of green spaces. The BMA Governor signed the 'Statement of Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals' with the UN, emphasizing resource efficiency and sustainable growth for future generations.
Audience interaction and Q&A
ESCAP banned single-use plastics in catering operations back in 2018, as part of its “Waste Management Revolution”. ESCAP’s experience shows the importance of synergy with private sector partners operating at the UN Compound in Bangkok to achieve climate action.
Dr. Weerachat Kittirattanapaiboon, Chief Executive Officer, Gracz
A leading company in manufacturing natural plant fiber and other green packaging products for better health of consumers both domestically and internationally and for a sustainable environment.
Dr. Thavida Kamolvech, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) manages Bangkok through its 'Bangkok, a livable city for everyone' campaign, implementing 216 policies across 9 categories to address environmental concerns like smog, waste, and pollution. Waste management is a top priority, with over 7 billion baht spent on garbage collection in 2022. Efforts to reduce waste, including single-use plastics, prioritize citizen well-being and the expansion of green spaces. The BMA Governor signed the 'Statement of Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals' with the UN, emphasizing resource efficiency and sustainable growth for future generations.
Audience interaction and Q&A
11:45
UNCC Theatre and Online
Interactive quiz: How much do you know about plastic pollution?
UN teams and the event participants will participate in a live QUIZ CONTEST to raise awareness of plastic pollution and how to use this resource more sustainably.
11:57
UNCC Theatre
Closing remarks
Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand
