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New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
Synergizing the efforts of multiple stakeholders to support digitalization will facilitate circular plastic economy transition in the PRC.
A digital application has helped reduce marine plastic leakage by improving municipal solid waste collection.
In Indonesia, a rating system encourages companies to step up efforts in controlling water pollution.
Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.
EPR frameworks, plastic credit schemes, and high-level waste management technologies can support the Global Plastics Treaty implementation.
Countries can meet goals for climate change and the planned global plastics treaty through investments, technologies, and financing with co-benefits.