To the marine plastic waste countermeasure October 9th, 21:31 on October 9th.
An international conference was held in Tokyo on the 9th, where environmental policy officers from around the world gathered to discuss marine plastic waste countermeasures. Attention will be paid to the extent to which effective efforts can be launched toward the goal of zero new pollution from marine plastic waste in 2050.
The conference that started at the United Nations University in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, from the 9th, is specifically aimed at the goal of zero new pollution in the ocean by 2050 agreed at the G20 Osaka Summit in June. Discuss measures.
First, Mr. Koizumi gave a greeting in English. “Two key points are global technological innovation and regional activities. Japan's knowledge and efforts are spread all over the world to control and reduce plastic waste. I think we can contribute, "he stressed that Japan is actively working on this issue.
At the conference, various countries will report various efforts to reduce marine plastic waste, and international research and technological development on marine pollution will be discussed. On the 10th, Japan, the presidency, will compile and announce future policies.