This action plan focuses on preventing and reducing marine litter from land-based sources, emphasizing sustainable production, consumption patterns, and waste management. It promotes multi-stakeholder engagement, coordination with the UN Environment Programme, and joint funding for projects. The plan aligns with the 2030 UNSDGs and emphasizes the importance of a regional partnership approach to address marine plastic debris as a transboundary issue.
Implementing countries:
Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Viet Nam
Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) manages the East Asian Seas Action Plan, which addresses marine pollution, biodiversity conservation, and climate change in Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Viet Nam. Hosted by Thailand and administered by UNEP, COBSEA promotes sustainable development through regional cooperation and evidence-based environmental strategies.
This action plan focuses on preventing and reducing marine litter from land-based sources, emphasizing sustainable production, consumption patterns, and waste management. It promotes multi-stakeholder engagement, coordination with the UN Environment Programme, and joint funding for projects. The plan aligns with the 2030 UNSDGs and emphasizes the importance of a regional partnership approach to address marine plastic debris as a transboundary issue.
Implementing countries:
Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Viet Nam
International Organisations and NGOs
Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) manages the East Asian Seas Action Plan, which addresses marine pollution, biodiversity conservation, and climate change in Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Viet Nam. Hosted by Thailand and administered by UNEP, COBSEA promotes sustainable development through regional cooperation and evidence-based environmental strategies.
