To serve as the global platform for all stakeholders on the issue of marine litter and plastic pollution
To facilitate cooperation between governments, intergovernmental organizations, regional bodies, the private sector, civil society and academia
To share relevant information on projects and initiatives
To raise awareness on the GPML, identify actors and attract new members
To contribute to marine litter action plans at different levels
To communicate information and provide guidance based on the best available scientific knowledge
To reduce the leakage of plastics into the ocean
To support the implementation of relevant resolutions of the General Assembly
To support the implementation of legal, policy, institutional and other relevant frameworks that enforce international law relevant to marine litter and microplastics
For more information on the GPML's purpose and mandate, please read our Framework Document here.
Below is a compilation of United Nations Environment Assembly resolutions on marine litter and microplastics:
English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
You can also read the most recent UNEA Resolution 5/14, entitled: “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument".
