The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently reached a significant milestone by expanding its network to include 25 countries. Seven new countries—Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania—have joined the partnership.
- The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) is an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum.
- This expansion signals growing international commitment to combating the critical issue of plastic pollution., reinforcing global efforts to advance sustainable plastic waste management.
GPAP’s Vision and Approach:
- Circular Plastics Economy: GPAP promotes a shift toward a circular economy for plastics, focusing on reusing, recycling, and sustainably managing plastic materials to minimize waste and environmental harm.
- Environmental Impact: Each year, an estimated six million tonnes of plastic waste enter the oceans, with additional pollution impacting land ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. GPAP aims to halt plastic waste leakage and mitigate these adverse effects.
- Sustainable Solutions: The initiative fosters innovation and collaboration to develop sustainable alternatives and better waste management practices, aligning with environmental and economic goals.
About Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP)
- GPAP was launched in September 2018 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit.
- Since its inception, it has worked to create actionable plans for addressing plastic pollution, collaborating with governments, businesses, and civil society to drive measurable change.
(Source: Down To Earth)
