Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP) Pilot Projects

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Supports pilot projects promoting environmentally sound plastic waste management. Third call for proposals issued January 2025 with April 2025 deadline (past). Eligible parties under Basel and Stockholm Conventions technical assistance programme.

Source: https://basel.int/Implementation/Plasticwaste/PlasticWastePartnership/PWPpilotprojects/Thirdcallforproposals/tabid/10191/Default.aspx

Funding Details

Funder

Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership (BRS Secretariat / Germany & Norway)

Funding Goal

Support pilot projects that promote environmentally sound plastic waste management in developing countries, implemented by parties to the Basel Convention, regional centres, and not-for-profit entities.

Funding Amount

USD 50,000 to USD 470,000 per pilot project (50.000 € – 470.000 €)

Deadline

April 2025 (3rd call — closed; 4th call anticipated based on recurring pattern) (Rolling)

How to Apply

Submit project proposal using the PWP modalities template. Proposals are assessed by the PWP steering group (co-chairs of working group and project groups) using a structured scoring template. Selection is based on merit and available financial resources. Contact Susan Wingfield (susan.wingfield@un.org) or Melisa Lim (melisa.lim@un.org) for further information.

Target Region

Global — focus on Asia-Pacific, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

Contact

Susan Wingfield — susan.wingfield@un.org; Melisa Lim — melisa.lim@un.org. BRS Secretariat: brs@un.org | Tel: +41 (0)22 917 8271 | 11-13 Chemin des Anémones, 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland.

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:09

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a Party to the Basel Convention, a Basel/Stockholm Convention Regional or Coordinating Centre, OR a not-for-profit entity
• Project must be implemented in an eligible developing country (Asia-Pacific, Africa, Eastern Europe, or Latin America and the Caribbean)

Project Scope

• Project must address environmentally sound plastic waste management in line with Basel Convention objectives
• Requested budget must fall within the range of USD 50,000 to USD 470,000

Required Documents

• Proposal must be submitted using the official PWP modalities template and assessment framework

Constraints

• Project duration must be 12 to 24 months
• The 3rd call deadline (April 2025) has passed — monitor the PWP webpage for announcement of a 4th call for proposals
• Selection is competitive and subject to availability of funding; projects are prioritised by the PWP steering group

Summary

The Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP) Pilot Project Programme funds short-term, practical projects demonstrating environmentally sound plastic waste management approaches. The third call for proposals was launched in January 2025 with an April 2025 deadline. Twelve pilot projects were selected from the third call, subject to availability of funding, to be implemented across 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The programme is financially backed by the governments of Germany and Norway. Project budgets range from USD 50,000 to USD 470,000 per project, with implementation durations of 12 to 24 months. Implementing partners must be either Parties to the Basel Convention, Basel and Stockholm Convention Regional and Coordinating Centres, or not-for-profit entities. Selection is conducted by a steering group of PWP co-chairs using a structured assessment template based on the call's modalities. This is a recurring programme — three calls have been issued to date (the first and second predating the January 2025 third call). Given this pattern, a fourth call is anticipated. The programme is housed under the broader Plastic Waste Partnership, which is a multi-stakeholder initiative under the Basel Convention's plastic waste work programme, and is linked to broader UN environmental governance frameworks. The programme is particularly relevant for organisations working on plastic waste collection, recycling, and end-of-life management in developing regions. Not-for-profit entities are explicitly eligible, making this accessible to civil society organisations with operational plastic waste projects in target geographies.

Historical Context

The PWP Pilot Project Programme has run three calls to date. The first and second calls preceded January 2025. The third call was launched in January 2025 with an April 2025 deadline; 12 projects were selected for implementation in 15 countries. Ten projects are proceeding; two remain pending additional funding. The programme is funded by Germany and Norway.

Why it was added

UNEP/UN plastic pollution/CE program

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