Beyond the Beach

The Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.

Finding Solutions to Ocean Plastics in the U.S., Europe, and Globally

American Geophysical Union

This month the EU and Ocean Conservancy are partnering to clean up the Anacostia River in D.C., as part of the #EUBeachCleanup and Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup, which draws more than 1 million volunteers worldwide. To further this effort, we invite you to join us for a special conversation about the future of plastic in our oceans.Join the EU and Ocean Conservancy for a special event to go beyond the beach, to imagine a world where we create less waste, move away from single-use plastics, and enjoy healthier waterways. Hear from top policy experts about how the EU and U.S. are working together to beat plastic pollution.Diplomats, policy makers, and leading actors from civil society will come together to discuss local and global efforts to tackle the crisis of ocean plastics.Featured speakers include:<ul><li>Mercedes Garcia, Head of Global Issues and Innovation, EU Delegation to the U.S.</li><li>Emily Woglom, Executive Vice President, Ocean Conservancy</li><li>Matt Robinson, Environmental Protection Specialist, D.C. Department of Energy and Environment Watershed Protection Division</li><li>Moderated by Laura Parker, Senior Staff Writer, National Geographic </li></ul>Missed the event?? Catch the livestream on the <a href="https://youtu.be/oDLGPBcocKE?t=160" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EUintheUS YouTube page</a>!

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