The PLEASE project hosted an event titled “Building a Circular South Asia: Innovations, Inclusion, and Policy Pathways”, as a knowledge-sharing event at the INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea, on 28 November 2024. The event aimed to showcase and promote innovative solutions to plastic pollution in South Asia, focusing on inclusive practices and job creation. It also underlining the importance of key policy advancements, while exploring emerging technologies, local innovations, and scalable practices.