UNDP continues seeking innovative solutions to reduce plastic pollution in Indonesia and the Philippines (CPV) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Indonesian National Coordinating Team for Marine Debris Handling Secretariat, Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and the Archipelagic Island States Forum, the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the local government of Samal Island (the Philippines) and Mandalika, Lombok Island (Ind This year’s competition focuses on seeking innovative solutions to help solve the plastic problem in Mandalika, Lombok Island (Indonesia), and Samal Island (the Philippines). Source: Internet All individuals, organisations from ASEAN countries, or any team from other countries who have at least one member who is ASEAN national, with the ability to communicate clearly and give presentations in English, are welcome to participate in the EPPIC competition. The application period is from now till 23 May 2021. The result of the application round is expected to be announced in June 2021.