Countries

Through our unique National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) model, we work at the local level to bring together policymakers, business leaders and civil society organizations to create an aligned approach to accelerating plastic pollution action.

25 countries unite in the fight against plastic pollution

We have achieved our goal of establishing 25 national partnerships by 2025, making GPAP the world’s largest initiative combatting plastic pollution.

GPAP is now set to drive change for over 1.5 billion people worldwide. 

Our National Partners

Asia

Indonesia

The archipelagic nation of 265 million people aims to reduce ocean plastic leakage by 70% by 2025.

Viet Nam

The emerging economic force has committed to reducing marine plastic waste by 75% by 2030.

Pakistan

Pakistan aims to reduce the leakage of plastic waste in the Indus River Basin by at least 50% by 2030.

Maharashtra State

Maharashtra aims to enhance its commitment to curbing plastic pollution, raise its ambition, ensure accountability and inclusivity.

Cambodia

Cambodia is committed to addressing the pressing challenge of plastic pollution through collaborative endeavors.

Philippines

Philippines takes the actions to embed circular economy principles to combat plastic challenge within its nation.

Africa

Ghana

Ghana is working to achieve zero plastic leakage into its oceans and waterways.

Nigeria

Nigeria stands out as a flagship partnership in Africa, representing a beacon of regional innovation and progress.

Zambia

The Zambia NPAP holds the potential to make a profound impact in safeguarding Zambia's invaluable water and land resources.

Tanzania

Tanzania has been addressing plastic pollution since its 2019 ban on single-use plastic bags, and is continuing to work towards a clean environment free from plastic pollution. 

Gabon

Gabon is reducing plastic pollution to protect its biodiversity and support sustainable livelihoods like fishing and ecotourism.

Kenya

Kenya is taking action to combat plastic pollution, both to protect its environment and to promote green economic growth.

Angola

Angola is advancing its efforts to minimize plastic pollution by investing in sustainable growth strategies, protecting its rivers and wetlands, and enhancing community resilience.

Senegal

Senegal is working to reduce plastic waste in its cities and along its coastline, preserving marine ecosystems and fostering innovative solutions to support a circular economy.

Latin America

Mexico City

Mexico City aims to achieve 84% plastic circularity by 2040.

Ecuador

The Ecuador NPAP will unite the efforts of different actors to find solutions to plastic pollution. 

Costa Rica

By embracing this collaborative approach, Costa Rica reaffirms its dedication to mitigating the impact of plastic pollution.

Peru

Joining GPAP marks a major step forward for Peru, which has been a leader in the fight against plastic pollution.

Panama

After banning the use of plastic bags in major cities in 2017, today Panama has joined the GPAP to strength its effort in addressing plastic pollution.

Colombia

Since 2022, the nation instituted a ban on single-use plastic items, and the government is committed to combat the plastics pollution through robust multistakeholder platform.

Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has taken a major step in the fight against plastic pollution, becoming the first Caribbean nation to partner with GPAP.

Paraguay

Paraguay becomes the first landlocked country to join GPAP. This milestone highlights Paraguay's commitment to addressing plastic pollution and protecting its natural resources.

Dominican Republic
Guatemala

Guatemala is committed to preventing plastic pollution in its rivers and coastal areas, protecting vital ecosystems and sustaining livelihoods that rely on tourism and biodiversity.

Our unique National Plastic Action Partnership Model

25 local partnerships established

In countries that are committed to taking bold action to combat plastic pollution, we work with local partners to build National Plastic Action Partnerships (NPAPs) – impartial and inclusive platforms that bring together the most influential players across the plastics value chain, from policymakers to consumer goods giants to non-governmental organizations. We work together to develop and implement a unified national approach to tackling plastic pollution.


Our work in each country or region is guided by three strategic pillars: convening communities and curating conversations; generating new knowledge and action roadmaps; and catalyzing strategic investment for high-potential solutions.

At the same time, we drive action forward and measure our impact through the creation of locally-led task forces.

In Indonesia, our first national partner, we have formed five task forces in the areas of Behavior Change, Financing, Policy, Innovation and Metrics – all of which will play a key role in informing and propelling the implementation of national initiatives to curb plastic pollution and transition to the circular economy.


In January 2025, we have reached 25-country milestone, becoming the largest global programme tackling plastic pollution, now impacting over 1.5 billion people. Looking ahead, GPAP will continue to bring countries and other stakeholders together to build a circular economy for plastic across its entire life cycle and transform waste materials into valuable resources that can drive sustainable, equitable and resilient economic growth for all.

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Do you work for a government, business, intergovernmental organization, or civil society? Join forces with GPAP to fast-track our collective progress towards a world free of plastic waste and pollution.

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