ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris

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ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris (2019) and Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris (2021-2025). Supported by World Bank US$20M grant through SEA-MaP program. Covers all ASEAN member states.

Source: https://asean.org/asean-framework-of-action-on-marine-debris/

Funding Details

Deadline: Unknown (Unknown)
Contact: ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia. P: (+6221) 7262991, 7243372. E: public@asean.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must operate within or in partnership with ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam)
Engagement typically requires alignment with national government counterparts or designated national focal points in ASEAN member states

Project Scope

Work must address marine debris reduction, prevention, or management aligned with the ASEAN Regional Action Plan 2021–2025 priorities
Projects should demonstrate transboundary or regional relevance, not solely local/national in scope

Required Documents

Full framework document available for download at asean.org — review before engagement to understand strategic priorities and language

Constraints

Direct sub-grant access is not described; applicants likely need to engage via World Bank SEA-MaP program or national implementing channels
The 2021–2025 Regional Action Plan period has elapsed — verify whether successor framework or extended programming is active

Historical Context

Framework adopted June 2019 at the ASEAN Summit. The accompanying Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris was launched in 2021, covering the period 2021–2025. US$20M World Bank grant via SEA-MaP was associated with implementation. Action plan period has now elapsed (as of 2026).

Why it was added

Regional ASEAN framework for marine debris with $20M World Bank funding for plastic reduction across SE Asia

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