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Transforming the plastic economy: Lessons for action

This brief presents lessons from an independent evaluation of a global initiative to tackle plastic pollution: The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP).

22/07/2026

Plastic pollution remains a major environmental, public health and equity challenge, requiring coordinated action across the entire plastics value chain.

This brief distils key lessons from an independent evaluation of the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), a World Economic Forum initiative that brings together governments, businesses, civil society and international organisations to accelerate action on plastic pollution. Drawing on evidence from 25 countries, the evaluation explored how GPAP’s multi-stakeholder approach is helping countries align around shared priorities, develop national roadmaps and build momentum for a more circular plastics economy.

The brief provides a concise overview of the evaluation findings and offers practical insights for policymakers, practitioners and funders can work together to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable and equitable plastics economy.