Thailand and Germany push global knowledge exchange to rethink Circular Economy

14 Sept 01:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Germany, through GIZ and UNEP, co-hosted a global knowledge exchange in Bangkok to redefine the Circular Economy as a solution to environmental crises and advance Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production).
The event emphasized a radical shift from linear to circular economies, prioritizing 'Reduction' and exploring policy instruments like eco-labeling, green public procurement, and Extended Producer Responsibility to foster greener products and services.
Thailand affirmed its leadership in SCP reforms, detailing its 20-Year Roadmap for SCP and the 'Bangkok Declaration 2019 on Marine Plastic Debris Management,' while emphasizing the critical need for global collaboration.
Germany highlighted its commitment to carbon-neutrality and its role as Thailand's key climate partner, providing significant financial support and policy advice to implement SDG 12 and advance Circular Economy initiatives.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.