IUCN and GRID-Arendal launch AFRIPAC: strengthening 5 countries´ global commitments to UN Plastics Treaty 29 Mar 2023
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
Final Stretch in the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Nothing Less Than an Ambitious Agreement Will Do 05 Aug 2025
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
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. 09 Jan 2025 Pollution
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 Pollution
Media Empowerment for Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations (INC) A media initiative aimed at empowering journalists from the Global South to effectively cover the INC. In progress Comms & Outreach (General)
Plastic Action is Climate Action The exhibition 'Plastic Action is Climate Action' was presented on MEA Day at UNEA-6 in Nairobi, Kenya. 01 Oct 2024 Comms & Outreach (General)
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to End Plastic Pollution (INC)- Fifth session The fifth session for a global plastics agreement In progress
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. 18 Apr 2024 Pollution
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 Pollution
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 Pollution
UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Plastic Pollution Marine litter is everywhere and unfortunately, the Arctic Ocean is no exception. In progress Climate
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... 25 May 2023 Pollution
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 Pollution
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 16 Oct 2023 Pollution
PRReSUP An assessment of policy and investment options for reducing plastics into the marine environment in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) 23 May 2023 Pollution
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. 02 Apr 2024 Pollution
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) 15 Sep 2023 Pollution
Marine Litter in the Arctic Marine litter is found even in the most remote parts of the Arctic. In progress Pollution
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
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Plastic Pollution The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' - Plastic Pollution Completed Briefs
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Plastic Production The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' - Plastic Production 14 Feb 2024 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
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Waste Management The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' - Waste Management 14 Feb 2024 Briefs
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Use and Reuse The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' - Use and Reuse 14 Feb 2024
Plastic Action is Climate Action - Sourcing of Raw Materials The exhibition 'Plastic action is climate acton' - Sourcing of Raw Materials 14 Feb 2024 Briefs
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
Strengthening Conservation Policies and Actions: Biodiversity and Plastic Pollution in Sri Lanka Navigate Sri Lanka's biodiversity-plastics link with GRID-Arendal's StoryMap: insights, visuals, and solutions for informed action. 12 Dec 2024 StoryMaps
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 These panels are part of the 'Plastic Action is Climate Action' Exhibition which was presented as part of UNEA-6. 26 Feb 2024 Briefs
hactoend plastic pollution.org HAC to End Plastic Pollution: Developing an international legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040 through a comprehensive li 22 Aug 2022 Web Solutions & Apps
Taking a mass-balance approach to marine plastics in the South China Sea 14 Jul 2021 Staff Publications
Plastic Myths – What can we do? Debunking Plastic Myths across the plastic value chain 15 Mar 2022 Web Solutions & Apps
AFRIPAC Plastic Material Flow Analysis Consolidated plastic lifecycle approach: Material Flow Analysis and indicator development stages model 29 Aug 2025 Staff Publications
INC-5 – Insights for Journalists Navigating INC-5: A Journalist’s Guide to Science and Solutions in the Global Plastic Crisis