GIZ MA-RE-DESIGN Project - Marine Litter Reduction through Design in Southeast Asia

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Enriched International · Found: 2026-03-11 11:11

Thai-German cooperation project MA-RE-DESIGN promoting Extended Producer Responsibility, sustainable product design, and circular economy approaches to reduce marine litter in Southeast Asia.

Source: https://thai-german-cooperation.info/en_US/ma-re-design-drives-pro-development-for-effective-epr

Funding Details

Deadline: 2026-09-30 — project activities ongoing through September 2026 (Plastic Smart Cities pilot) (Fixed)
Contact: GIZ Thailand Office: 193/63 Lake Rajada Office Complex (16th floor), New Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Email: giz-thailand@giz.de | Tel: +66 2 661 9273
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:52

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Engagement is by invitation or GIZ procurement — monitor GIZ Thailand vacancies and work-with-us pages for open calls
Relevant expertise required: EPR policy, plastic packaging lifecycle, circular economy, or sustainable packaging design

Project Scope

Geographic focus is Thailand and Southeast Asia; partners must be able to operate in the region
Project targets upstream policy change (legislation, PRO establishment) rather than direct plastic collection/recycling operations

Required Documents

No public application portal or funding call found — direct outreach to GIZ Thailand required for partnership inquiries

Constraints

Partnerships with Thai government agencies (e.g., Pollution Control Department) and industry bodies are central to project design
Project is funded by German federal government (BMUKN); partner activities must align with German development cooperation objectives

Historical Context

The project has been active since at least mid-2023, with a planning workshop in July 2023. Activities spanning 2024–2025 include EPR study tours to Europe, eco-design award competitions, and multiple policy workshops. The project's news feed extends to December 2025, indicating it is still active.

Why it was added

GIZ/bilateral waste capacity building

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