Three Key Asian Countries Pledge to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The joint action will help in effectively addressing regional environmental problems, the meeting said.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Three Asian countries- China, Japan and South Korea- have reached an agreement to jointly fight various environmental issues over the next five years. The agreement came after a meeting of delegates from the three countries recently held in western Japan's Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The two-day event was attended by Li Ganjie, Minister of Ecology and Environment, China along with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts- Shinjiro Koizumi and Cho Myung-rae. The meeting identified 8 key areas of focus, which requires urgent joint action. This includes fight against climate change and air pollution, measures to reduce marine plastic waste etc.
The three leaders emphasized on the importance of the need to strengthen joint efforts and collaboration to address environmental issues. They noted that plastic waste tend to have an adverse impact on the marine ecosystem. A highly positive action to fight the global issue is essential, said Japanese representative.
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Highlighting the green development in the country, the Chinese counterpart admitted that economic growth in the country has resulted in environmental problems in the country. However, the recent priority on curbing pollution has registered significant progress, helping the country control the waste imports. The joint action will help in effectively addressing regional environmental problems, the meeting said.