GIZ 3RproMar project holds National Stakeholder Forum

The event was organised to share best practices along the circular plastic value chain, discuss the implementation progress of the 2022 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law and present the awards to students for with innovative ideas for the Circular Connect Competition.

The event featured various exciting activities which enabled the active participation of all stakeholders. Among these are the expert’s panel discussion which provided an insight on critical issues affecting EPR implementation including rethinking of government and private sector role to advance compliance with the law; a video presentation to raise local voices and showcase best practices on 3rProMar; and gallery walk workshops to deliberate critical questions, challenges, and solutions to reduce marine plastic. A plenary discussion also allowed the exchanges of ideas to promote collaboration and stronger partnerships to increase EPR implementation and build awareness on 3RproMar.

This year’s forum also showcased the award-winning innovative ideas of students from La Consolacion College Bacolod, Central Philippine University, and the University of the Philippines Visayas as a result of the Circular Connect Competition.