IUCN and GRID-Arendal launch AFRIPAC: strengthening 5 countries´ global commitments to UN Plastics Treaty 29 Mar 2023
Apples to oranges? Scientists are having a hard time comparing their research findings on marine plastic 05 Mar 2021
IUCN and GRID-Arendal launch AFRIPAC: strengthening 5 countries´ global commitments to UN Plastics Treaty 29 Mar 2023
2021 Mountain Waste Survey reveals staggering extent of plastic pollution across the world's peaks 06 Apr 2022
Project kicks off in Nepal with goal of preventing plastic entering Nepal’s rivers by strengthening the informal waste sector 08 Jun 2022
Warm up to UNEA 5.2: Towards a decision to launch negotiations for a new global agreement on plastics pollution 03 Dec 2021
Plastic is the most common type of waste encountered at altitude, finds global survey on litter on the world’s mountains 04 Jun 2021
Microplastic pollution accumulates most heavily in coastal habitats such as fjords and estuaries 30 Jun 2020
Sign-ups for second round of UNEP MOOC on Marine Litter in Russian now open, supported by GRID-Arendal & partners 08 Feb 2022
IUCN and GRID-Arendal host breakfast session with delegates from West-Africa prior to INC-2 as part of AFRIPAC Capacity Building project for an Effective Plastics Treaty 30 Jun 2023
Keeping our mountains waste free – New policy brief sets the tone for tackling plastic pollution during the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development 06 Oct 2022
Launch of the Nordic Report "Strengthening the Global Science and Knowledge Base to Reduce (Marine) Plastic Pollution 14 Apr 2021
Plastic Myths We uncover the true facts behind these 10 Plastic Myths Completed Waste & Marine Litter
Plastics and Climate Change: policy recommendations GRID-Arendal and partners have initiated a project to provide recommendations for how to better deliver on the climate agenda. Completed Waste & Marine Litter
RiPL - Preventing plastic in Nepal rivers by strengthening the informal sector As the population of Kathmandu increases, plastic usage and thereby waste generation is also growing In progress Polar
Science Policy Interface for Plastic Pollution This project looking into the Science-Policy interface on plastic pollution in a partnership with the University of Wollongong. Completed Waste & Marine Litter
AFRIPAC: Effective Capacity Building for Global Plastics Treaty in Africa Aiming to empower 5 African nations to inform negotiations for the global plastics treaty by increasing knowledge, capacity & collaboration. In progress Waste & Marine Litter
GEF Marine Plastics Project Developing a strategic roadmap to help guide the transition to circular plastic economies at local, national and global scales. In progress Waste & Marine Litter
Capacity development to catalyze actions and commitments at the national and global level to reduce plastic pollution including in the marine The project aims to achieve strengthened country capacity for the identification of sources of plastic pollution In progress Waste & Marine Litter
UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Plastic Pollution Marine litter is everywhere and unfortunately, the Arctic Ocean is no exception. In progress Polar
The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution (HAC) The High Ambition Coalition (HAC) to End Plastic Pollution is committed to develop an ambitious international legally binding instrument... Completed Waste & Marine Litter
Support for launch of the Nordic Report GRID-Arendal is supporting release of the Nordic Council report "Possible Elements of a New Global Agreement to Prevent Plastic Pollution". In progress Waste & Marine Litter
Invitation to share information on tackling marine litter and plastic pollution through Indigenous Knowledge Systems The UNEP and GRID-Arendal invite you to participate in a survey to collect information on tackling marine litter and plastic pollution Completed Waste & Marine Litter
PRReSUP An assessment of policy and investment options for reducing plastics into the marine environment in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Completed Waste & Marine Litter
Are you worried about plastic in your seafood? Please complete our survey to give us your views This questionnaire aims to understand your opinion on plastic/microplastic pollution in your marine ecosystem. Completed Waste & Marine Litter
Marine pollution: tackling land-based sources through multi-stakeholder action UN Ocean Virtual Side Event Date and Time: Tuesday 28th June, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, GMT +1 (Lisbon) Completed Waste & Marine Litter
Marine Litter in the Arctic Marine litter is found even in the most remote parts of the Arctic. In progress Waste & Marine Litter
IKHAPP IKHAPP –International Knowledge Hub Against Plastic Pollution In progress Waste & Marine Litter
Marine Litter Marine litter and plastic pollution in the ocean is affecting ecosystems, economies and societies around the world. In progress Waste & Marine Litter
FARE Project The FARE project is dedicated to creating the First steps towards an Assessment of plastic Risk to the Norwegian Environment. In progress Waste & Marine Litter
From Pollution to Solution: A Global Assessment of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution Marine litter, including plastics and microplastics, is accumulating in the world’s oceans at an unprecedented rate. 21 Oct 2021 Monograph
From Pollution to Solution: A Global Assessment of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution (Synthesis) Marine litter, including plastics and microplastics, is accumulating in the world’s oceans at an unprecedented rate. 21 Oct 2021 Monograph
Drowning in Plastics: Marine Litter and Plastic Waste Vital Graphics The aim of this Vital Graphics publication is to provide an overview of the current global marine litter and plastic pollution challenge. 21 Oct 2021 Vital Graphics Series
Zero Draft Elements GRID-Arendal has developed a synopsis of the Zero draft text of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. 06 Nov 2023 Brochures and Briefs
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Plastic Production The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' is part of the MEA Day events at UNEA-6 from 26 February to 1 March 14 Feb 2024 Brochures and Briefs
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Plastic Pollution The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' is part of the MEA Day events at UNEA-6 from 26 February to 1 March Completed Brochures and Briefs
Second International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic & Sub-Arctic Region: Symposium Summary Symposium Summary of the Second International Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Region 12 Mar 2024 Monograph
Displaced by Plastics Exploring solutions and alternatives to the sometimes problematic use and disposal of plastics with Sámi Indigenous Knowledge holders. 19 Jan 2023
Science-Policy Interface for Plastic Pollution This report outlines potential functions of the science-policy interface for plastic pollution and providing recommendations 08 Nov 2023 Monograph
Working paper: Plastics in agriculture: sources and impacts This working paper is an initial assessment of the potential impact of plastics used in agriculture. 07 Dec 2021 Monograph
Plastics and the triple planetary crisis Global use of plastics has grown massively in the last 70 years, reaching an estimated 460 million tonnes in 2019. 11 Dec 2023 Web Solutions & Apps
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Use and Reuse The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' is part of the MEA Day events at UNEA-6 from 26 February to 1 March 14 Feb 2024
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Sourcing of Raw Materials The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' is part of the MEA Day events at UNEA-6 from 26 February to 1 March. 14 Feb 2024 Brochures and Briefs
Plastic Myths – What can we do? Debunking Plastic Myths across the plastic value chain 15 Mar 2022 Web Solutions & Apps
Taking a mass-balance approach to marine plastics in the South China Sea 14 Jul 2021 Staff Publications
Crafting an effective treaty on plastic pollution: Emerging fault lines in the intergovernmental negotiations This report examines the distinction between a bottom-up and a top-down approach to treaty-making. 09 Nov 2022 Monograph
Plastics on the Peak: The 2021 Global Mountain Waste Survey The survey was designed as a first step to collect the mountain community’s opinion and first-hand experience on waste at a global level. 06 Apr 2022 Monograph
Plastic Forests? Assessing the impact of pollution on the worlds mangrove forests 20 Sep 2018 StoryMaps