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Solutions to Reduce Plastic Pollution Affecting Marine Biodiversity and Sensitive Coastal Ecosystems

Sector: Waste Processing and Treatment • Location: Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga

Source: IUCN

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This project aims to combat marine plastic pollution in the Pacific, specifically in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tonga. It focuses on strengthening national capacities, promoting circular economy practices, and protecting sensitive marine environments from plastic waste. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and will run for five years, implementing s

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Prospective
Sector
Waste Processing and Treatment, Hotel, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
Location
Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
IUCN

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The project “Solutions to Reduce Plastic Pollution Affecting Marine Biodiversity and Sensitive Coastal Ecosystems” is an infrastructure initiative in the Waste Processing and Treatment sector, located in Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga. Taiyo aggregates data on it from IUCN.

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This project aims to combat marine plastic pollution in the Pacific, specifically in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tonga. It focuses on strengthening national capacities, promoting circular economy practices, and protecting sensitive marine environments from plastic waste. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and will run for five years, implementing solutions across key sectors such as fisheries, tourism, and waste management.

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Marine Conservation

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Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga

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Waste Processing and Treatment, Hotel, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government

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2025-05-02

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