Unlocking Plastic Action for Inclusion Resilience and Growth GPAP Annual Report 2025
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About us
Founded in 2018 by a coalition of public, private
and international organizations, GPAP brings
together governments, businesses and civil
society to drive impact at national, regional and
global levels.
How we produce, use and manage plastics today
will shape the future of our environment and our
economies. Each year, more than 460 million
tonnes of plastic are produced, with around
19 million tonnes leaking into the environment,
contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
harming biodiversity and affecting livelihoods and
public health. If current trends continue, global
plastic use could triple by 2060.
But this is also a moment of unprecedent
opportunity. Tackling plastic pollution is not only
about dealing with waste; it is about building
resilient economies, protecting ecosystems and
unlocking sustainable growth. Circular solutions
can create new markets and jobs, strengthen
food security and protect the natural systems that
underpin prosperity. Our approach
Active in 25 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin
America, GPAP , the world’s largest multistakeholder
initiative tackling plastic pollution, shows that
progress is possible when all actors work together
for sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth.
GPAP’s unique approach is built on three
core principles:
1. Stakeholder ownership: empowering national
stakeholders – governments, businesses, civil
society and local communities – to lead long-
term, systemic change
2. Evidence-based decision-making: grounding
action in robust data, analysis and alignment
with national priorities
3. Inclusivity: engaging all voices to ensure
a just and equitable transition to a circular
plastics economyThe Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) is
the World Economic Forum’s multistakeholder
platform turning commitments to end
plastic pollution into collective action and
shared opportunity.
Our multistakeholder community
28% Public sector
26% Private sector
18% Civil society
46% 45% 9%Total number of
community members
2,219
Male Female Other18% Academia/other sectors
10% International organizations
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