UNDP Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP)

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UNDP supports Vietnam NPAP which launched Plastic Action Financing Roadmap to 2030. Aims to reduce marine plastic litter by 50-75%. UNDP programs cover 9 Asian countries including Myanmar for plastic waste circular economy.

Source: https://undp.org/vietnam/press-releases/viet-nam-national-plastic-action-partnership-npap-launches-plastic-action-financing-roadmap-2030-tackle-plastic-pollution

Funding Details

Funder

UNDP Vietnam / National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP)

Funding Goal

Mobilize USD 7.5–8.5 billion in financing to 2030 to transition Vietnam toward a circular plastics economy, reduce marine plastic litter by 75%, and phase out single-use plastics through a multi-stakeholder coordination and blended finance platform.

Funding Amount

USD 7.5–8.5 billion identified as total financing needs for plastic pollution mitigation to 2030 (system-wide estimate, not a direct grant pool) (7.500.000.000 € – 8.500.000.000 €)

Deadline

2030-12-31 (Fixed)

How to Apply

NPAP operates as a membership platform rather than a grant program with a formal application. Organizations interested in joining should contact NPAP through the global platform website at globalplasticaction.org/vietnam or reach UNDP Vietnam contacts directly. The Leadership Board meets annually; broader network engagement is ongoing.

Target Region

Southeast Asia (Vietnam primary focus; broader regional relevance across 9 Asian countries per UNDP programs)

Contact

Ms. Le Hoai Linh — NPAP Engagement and Communication Associate | Email: le.hoai.linh@undp.org | Mobile: +84 843 275 051 Ms. Phan Huong Giang — Media and Communications Analyst, Climate Change, Energy and Environment, UNDP Vietnam | Email: phan.huong.giang@undp.org | Mobile: +84 948 466 688 Ministry of Agriculture and Environment — Ms. Vu Thuy Dung | Email: thuy.dzung05@gmail.com | Mobile: +84 915 323 313

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:04

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must work on plastic pollution, circular economy, or plastic waste value chains to be eligible for NPAP membership
• Open to NGOs, government agencies, businesses, associations, and development partners — multi-stakeholder membership platform

Project Scope

• Projects should align with Vietnam's national targets: 75% reduction in marine plastic litter by 2030, phase-out of single-use plastics, and EPR implementation
• Financing roadmap prioritizes: waste collection/sorting infrastructure, recycling market development, EPR system strengthening, informal sector integration, and urban/peri-urban waste capacity

Required Documents

• Contact NPAP Engagement Associate or UNDP Vietnam for membership onboarding and access to financing instruments

Constraints

• Blended finance and private sector co-investment mechanisms are the primary funding channels — not a direct grant fund
• Program is geographically focused on Vietnam; broader Southeast Asia relevance exists but project activities should have clear Vietnam nexus

Summary

The Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), hosted by UNDP Vietnam, is a multi-stakeholder platform established through cooperation between Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Launched in 2020, NPAP convenes 200+ member organizations including government agencies, development partners, NGOs, businesses, and associations to coordinate action on plastic pollution. In December 2025, NPAP launched its Plastic Action Financing Roadmap to 2030, identifying USD 7.5–8.5 billion in total financing needs across plastic waste infrastructure, governance, and private sector enablement. The roadmap positions NPAP as a platform that connects policy commitments with investable and implementable projects. Key mechanisms include leveraging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks to mobilize blended finance, channeling capital to local authorities, SMEs, and value chain actors, and attracting private investment through quality standards for recycled plastics and risk-sharing instruments. The informal sector integration and urban/peri-urban waste management capacity building are identified as priority areas. NPAP is not a traditional grant program with an open call. Rather, it is a coordination and finance mobilization platform where organizations can participate as members, access co-investment opportunities, and benefit from technical assistance, data harmonization, and policy advisory support. The Leadership Board includes 33 senior representatives, and the broader network regularly meets to align interventions with Vietnam's national targets. The program is highly relevant for organizations working on plastic circular economy in Southeast Asia, particularly those looking to engage in Vietnam's systemic transition, access blended finance instruments, or contribute to EPR implementation. It offers less direct funding access for small NGOs and more value as a partnership and market-development platform.

Historical Context

NPAP Vietnam was established in 2020. The December 2025 event marked five years of operation and the 7th NPAP Leadership Board Meeting. The Plastic Action Financing Roadmap to 2030 was launched at that event. The network has grown to 200+ member organizations. Annual Leadership Board meetings serve as the main coordination mechanism.

Why it was added

UNDP plastic action partnership with financing roadmap for circular economy in Vietnam and SE Asia

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