To support the basel plastic waste partnership (PWP) - the purpose of these funds will be met upon disbursement to support the basel PWP.

This $250,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) under the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs (CFDA 19.017) will support the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Basel Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP). The grant funding, awarded on Sep 22, 2023, will be used to support the objectives of the Basel PWP, which aims to promote sustainable management of plastic waste globally. As a prime recipient of the grant, UNEP will leverage its expertise and global partnerships to deliver training, convene stakeholders, provide policy guidance, and implement projects that address plastic pollution and other critical environmental challenges. This award is part of OES's broader efforts to foster international collaboration and build local capacity to drive progress on key environmental priorities through the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.