ERIA | ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2026 – Manila, 24-25 September 2026

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The conference provides valuable insights into the current state of plastic pollution governance in ASEAN, offering concrete data and case studies from around the region. The presentations on EPR highlight design challenges and the need for inclusive approaches. The argumentation is generally solid, drawing on reports from OECD, UNEP, and national roadmaps, and emphasizes systemic solutions. However, as a conference recording, it lacks the depth of a peer-reviewed study, and the discussion is often high-level. The strongest points are the emphasis on multi-stakeholder collaboration and the practical examples of national plastic action partnerships.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The sources cited are authoritative, including OECD data, UNEP estimates, and official national roadmaps. The video is an official recording, ensuring authenticity. The title is perfectly aligned with the content, clearly indicating the nature and scope. The conference is well-structured, with clear session topics and expert moderators. The main limitation is that it is a conference recording, so statements are not subject to peer review, but they are based on institutional knowledge and data.

The title accurately describes the content: a full recording of the ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution. The description matches the video.

8/10

The video is an official recording of a regional conference co-hosted by ERIA and the Philippine DENR, featuring high-level government officials, international organizations (WEF, UNEP, AFD, GIZ), and experts. The content is policy-oriented and provides credible data from OECD and UNEP. However, it is a conference recording, not peer-reviewed research, so it is reliable for policy and governance information but not for original scientific findings.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 02:16Welcoming Remarks by Atty Juan Miguel T. Cuna
• 06:40Opening Remarks by Tetsuya Watanabe
• 13:55Opening Remarks by Roisin Greene
• 31:00Session 1: Governance as the Cornerstone of Effective EPR for Plastics
• 1:47:56OECD-ASEAN Regional Plastics Outlook by Dr Shardul Agrawala
• 2:02:27Session 2: Unlocking Capital for a Circular Plastics Economy
• 4:00:49Session 4: Measuring the Impact: Behaviour Change for Plastic Pollution
• 6:39:48Session 6: Advancing Circular Plastics in ASEAN
• 10:26:33Closing Remarks by Christophe Bahuet

• Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris — ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris is mentioned as the co-host and provides resources for plastic pollution research and capacity building.