Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML)

Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML)
o It is a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together all actors working to prevent marine litter and microplastics. It is a voluntary open-ended partnership for international agencies, Governments, businesses, academia, local authorities, nongovernmental organizations and individuals. 

o It provides a unique global platform to share knowledge and experience, partners are able to work 
together to create and advance solutions to this pressing global issue.
o It was launched at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012 
in response to a request set out in the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities. 

o The partnership is led by a Steering Committee and the United Nations Environment Programme 
(UNEP) provides secretariat services.
• Mission
o It seeks to protect the global marine environment, human well-being and animal welfare by 
addressing the global problem of marine litter by:
✓ Providing a mechanism for cooperation and coordination; sharing ideas, knowledge and 
experiences; identifying gaps and emerging issues.
✓ Harnessing the expertise, resources and enthusiasm of all stakeholders.
✓ Making a significant contribution to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, in particular SDG 14.1 
(By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, particularly from land-
based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution).

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