THE UN GLOBAL WATER CONVENTIONS AND RIVERINE PLASTIC REGULATION: THE ROLE OF ASIAN STATES

Research shows that ten major river systems transport a significant percentage of plastics into the oceans and seas, most which have their source in Asia. Interestingly, none except one States from these originate or traverse are Party to UN global water conventions. This paper, therefore, explores reasons why been slow join not Conventions, potential impacts they could if were. The paper concludes role Asian is critical implementing conventions, as well as, any future multilateral environmental agreements, such soon-to-be-negotiated plastic treaty. It also argues proposed treaty will crucial relationship with conventions because number churned out marine environment by key