UN 
In a landmark move, over 60 countries and multiple international organizations have signed the Global Plastics Action Partnership (GPAP) to accelerate efforts in reducing plastic waste and pollution. This initiative aligns with SDG 14: Life Below Water, aiming to protect oceans and marine biodiversity from plastic contamination.
GPAP emphasizes circular economy principles, promoting plastic reuse, recycling, and innovation in alternative materials. The partnership will facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and investment mobilization, focusing on hotspots of plastic leakage into waterways.
Experts laud the collaboration as a critical step toward meeting global plastic reduction targets but stress that comprehensive regulatory measures and public awareness campaigns are equally vital to drive systemic change.
