On 28 September 2023, the World Maritime Day was celebrated around the globe with the theme of "MARPOL at 50 - Our commitment goes on".
September 29th, 2023
RegLitter
RegLitter: Agreement signed with the Republic of Korea
IMO and the Republic of Korea have signed agreements to boost Official Development Assistance funding for RegLitter…
July 18th, 2023
GloLitter
Central America and Caribbean Regional Task Force Meeting
A Regional Task Force meeting in Costa Rica has taken place as part of the GloLitter Partnerships project to reduce marine plastic litter from maritime transport and the fishing sector.
December 9th, 2022
GloLitter
First Regional Task Force Meeting for Asia and Pacific Regions
First Regional Task Force Meeting for Asia and Pacific Regions
September 20th, 2022
GloLitter
One year extension for IMO GloLitter project
One year extension for IMO GloLitter project
June 17th, 2021
GloLitter
Launch of the Joanna Toole GloLitter Partnerships Grant
The GloLitter Partnerships Project, funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
June 8th, 2021
GloLitter
30 countries join global initiative to tackle marine litter
Countries from across the oceans team up to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious GloLitter Partnerships Project.
April 8th, 2021
GloLitter
UN agencies formally cement partnership to tackle maritime litter and help deliver SDG 14
UN agencies formally cement partnership to tackle maritime litter and help deliver SDG 14
April 15th, 2020
GloLitter
'GloLitter' Global project launched to tackle plastic litter from ships and fisheries
IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnerships Project, with initial funding from the Government of Norway, aims to help shipping and fisheries move to a low-plastics future.