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Although science diplomacy has been gaining relevance in foreign policy to solve environmental challenges, critical questions concerning what different instruments mean under the term 'science diplomacy' and whether science diplomacy does contribute to the progress in solving environmental issues remain unanswered. We explore those questions by linking science diplomacy salient features through documentary analysis of international instruments addressing the plastics pollution in the ocean. We find that from a science diplomacy and multi-level governance perspective, the responsibilities and capabilities of emergent actors of cross-level governance are also important, leading to more attention being paid to changes in the role of national authorities, away from passive leadership to cross-cutting coalitions supported by the salient features of science diplomacy, and redefining dominant discursive approaches that have framed plastics waste. Points for practitioners As a result of the cost and limitations of the current international mechanisms, there is currently no incentive for individual countries to take action against marine plastic pollution. Science diplomacy and multi-level governance can contribute to international cooperation, foreign policy and national strategies. Leading efforts to engage countries with fewer scientific and technological capabilities could benefit countries' foreign policy.

This research uses a qualitative analysis approach. Data of this research obtained collected from direct observation of batik motifs, the development process, and batik production in the batik centre of Sleman Regency. The results of the research conducted from January to June 2019 are to find out how the history of batik in Sleman Regency and what its development has been to date. Review the motives and meanings contained in Sleman batik. Batik in Sleman Regency is in the time of growing and developing. Now, Sleman able to develop batik motifs and production with the support of the government, the community, and other institutions. The geographical situation of Sleman consists of lowlands and highlands, giving rise to various batik motifs that occur adapted to their environmental conditions. With the development of time and technology, it also influences the development of the Sleman batik development process. Batik themes in Sleman include the motifs of salak, elephant, and eel. Sleman batik colours tend to be dark because Sleman does not have a coastal area. Sleman Batik Development continues done through batik training. Sleman batik creation contest. The government carries out a cultural festival. Establishment of Small and Medium Industries (IKM). Sleman Batik continues processed into various new products such as bags and others. The government is expected to increasingly supportive the promotion and development of Sleman batik motifs. Maintain ongoing training for batik makers. Incorporating Sleman Batik crafts in local content must be in public and private schools