The project aims to capitalize on a growing baseline of knowledge on marine plastics sources, pathways and environmental impacts to inform the development of the GEF 7 Strategy and the application of a systemic approach to global plastic issues

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9681
Country
Global
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2017
Status
Project Approved
Region
Global
Executing Agencies
Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF)
Ocean Conservancy (OC), UN Environment through its Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) and its Responsible Industry and Value Chain (RIVU) Unit within its Sustainable Lifestyles, Cities and Industry (SLCI) Branch.
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
10,932,645
GEF Project Grant
2,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
190,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
16 Nov 2016
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2017
Project Approved for Implementation
31 May 2017