Implementing Partner

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) logo

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The OceanLitter Programme is implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in partnership with FAO, allowing for cohesive efforts across the maritime and fisheries sectors in tackling sea-based sources of marine plastic litter.

Strategic Partners

AFMESI logo
Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) logo
COBSEA logo
#2.1: GAIA First logo
Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) logo
GEF logo
Global Ghost Gear (GGGI) logo
Global Resource Information Database – Arendal (GRID-Arendal) logo
HELMEPA logo
ISSA logo
ISSF logo
MCST logo
Organización de Productores Asociados de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores (OPAGAC) logo
Our Sea of East Asia Network (OSEAN) logo
SPREP logo
SST logo
WISTA logo
World Maritime University (WMU) logo

The OceanLitter Programme benefits from the engagement of Strategic Partners at global and regional levels to assist with effective design and delivery of support to participant countries.

Click on a logo to find out more information about the Strategic Partners.

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) Partners

Opportunities for partnership with industry exist via the Global Industry Alliance on Marine Plastic Litter, which has now launched under the OceanLitter Programme. An open call has been announced for the submission of expressions of interest from companies in the relevant sectors. More information can be found here.