project
Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP)
Background
The Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) is a five-year project that aims to contribute to the prevention of land- and sea-based marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia by: Reducing plastics consumption Increasing recycling Minimizing leakages Endorsed by the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2022, the SEA-MaP Regional Project will provide support to strengthen regional policies and institutions for plastics circularity, as well as establish regional platforms for innovation, investments, knowledge, and partnerships.
Purpose
To reduce plastics consumption, increase recycling and minimize leakages to prevent land and sea based marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia. Development Objectives for the ASEAN Project (Pillar 1): To strengthen plastics polices and regulatory frameworks and promote innovative solutions to help reduce plastic pollution in Southeast Asia.
Expected Outcomes
- The project aims to strengthen regional policies and institutions and establish regional platforms to promote innovations, knowledge, and partnerships for plastics circularity.
