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30 countries from Asia, Africa, Central and South America as well as the Pacific participate in projects under the OceanLitter Programme.

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Projects
Participating Countries

OceanLitter Projects

GloLitter Partnerships Project
GloLitter Partnerships Project

First global project focused on marine plastic litter from sea-based sources.

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RegLitter Project
RegLitter Project

Regional project tackling marine plastic litter from sea-based sources in Asia.

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PRO-SEAS Project
PRO-SEAS Project

Tackling marine plastic litter from sea-based sources in four countries with large marine ecosystems.

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GloLitter
RegLitter
Significant gains achieved so far this year in reducing and preventing Marine Plastic Litter through a targeted approach of Abandoned, Lost, or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG)

Through joint implementation between IMO and FAO, and a targeted approach, the OceanLitter Programme makes gains in reducing Marine Plastic Litter from Sea-Based Sources

June 12th, 2026
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GloLitter
Indonesia advances plan to curb marine plastic pollution

More than thirty national representatives from maritime, port, environmental and other related authorities convened in Jakarta for the two-day workshop (4-6 May).

May 13th, 2026
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GloLitter
PRO-SEAS
Costa Rica announces the launch of the PRO-SEAS Project

On Thursday 26 February, in Puntarenas, Costa Rican officials announced the launch of the “Plastic Reduction in the Oceans: Sustaining and Enhancing Actions on Sea-based Sources” (PRO-SEAS) Project.

March 2nd, 2026
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GloLitter
Togo holds its first National Task Force Meeting in Lomé

On 25 February as part of the GloLitter Partnerships Project (GloLitter) Togo convened its first National Task Force (NTF) meeting under the OceanLitter Programme.

February 27th, 2026
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