The OceanLitter Programme has two types of partners: implementing partners who oversee the delivery of the Programme, projects and the activities and Strategic Partners who provide in-kind support in technical advice or input.

Joint Implementing Partners

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

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

Strategic Partners

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 via in-kind support. As of 2026, Strategic Partners' total in-kind support in addressing marine plastic litter from sea based sources totals over US$ 80 million.

Hover over the logos to link to each Strategic Partner's website.

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