Stakeholder meeting on plastic pollution

A stakeholder meeting, hosted by the Alliance for Aquatic Research and Conservation (AARC), took place recently at the Malima Clubhouse in Uswetakeiyawa. The meeting centred around the theme "Riding the Waves of Change - Strategies for Addressing Plastic Pollution in Ecosystems, Human Health, and Circular Economy." The programme aimed to achieve several objectives, including: Business development for sustainable alternatives, Material recovery and recycling strategies, Community engagement and outreach initiatives and Development of a comprehensive framework for tackling plastic pollution. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja