Plastic has created a new kind of habitat—the plastisphere—altering marine ecosystems and entangling life forms in synthetic cycles. This panel explores how plastic pollution reshapes oceanic relations and what political, scientific, and civic responses are emerging in its wake. With Busan as the recent host of the INC-5.1 negotiations toward a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, the discussion reflects on local responsibilities within global frameworks. How can visibility lead to action? And what cultural and political shifts are needed to turn awareness into enforceable change?
Schedule
Sep. 28. (Sun), 15:00 – 16:20
Participation
Pre-reservation & On-site registration required
Moderator
Bernard Vienat (Artistic Director, Sea Art Festival 2025)
Panelist
· Won JoonShim (Former Principal Research Scientist, KIOST)
· Young Shin (Representative, Haenyeo and the Sea)
· Hyunseok Noh (Busan Environmental Movement Association)
Language
English & Korean (Consecutive interpretation provided)
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