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The Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) is a five-year project that aims to contribute to the prevention of land- and sea-based marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia by:
Reducing plastics consumption
Increasing recycling
Minimizing leakages
Endorsed by the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2022, the SEA-MaP Regional Project will provide support to strengthen regional policies and institutions for plastics circularity, as well as establish regional platforms for innovation, investments, knowledge, and partnerships.
The ASEAN-endorsed Best Practice Manual for the Development of Minimum Standards and Technical Requirements for Plastic Packaging and Labeling, is now accessible for download.
The Manual seeks to provide a common reference on standards in the plastic packaging sector and guidance to policymakers, standardization bodies, producers’ association, and other stakeholders. It also contains relevant regional and international case studies, as well as recommended best practices to drive sustainable packaging solutions.
The Regional Guidebook on Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics, which seeks to serve as a decision-support tool and practical reference for policymakers and technical agencies, is now accessible for download.
Endorsed by ASEAN, the Guidebook offers a practical, regionally aligned framework for designing, adapting, and implementing effective, evidence-based measures to phase out SUPs. It offers a structured, interactive, and modular layout, allowing readers to focus on sections most relevant to their policy needs, and navigate policy options through different entry points.
The Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring Pollution in the ASEAN region, is now accessible for download.
The ASEAN-endorsed Guidebook seeks to offer suitable approaches to support the ASEAN Member States in their efforts to address plastic pollution. Designed for researchers, environmental agencies and organizations responsible plastic monitoring, the Guidebook includes eight key indicators and seven methods for tracking plastic across different stages of its life.
SEA-MaP is pleased to announce that ASEAN has endorsed the Regional Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook on Plastic and Plastic Waste in ASEAN.
The Playbook is envisaged to serve as a practical guide for implementing effective BCC campaigns, targeting three key behaviors: litter reduction, decreased single-use plastic consumption, and improved sorting and recycling practices.
SEA-MaP is pleased to announce that ASEAN has endorsed the Regional Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Playbook on Plastic and Plastic Waste in ASEAN.
The Playbook is envisaged to serve as a practical guide for implementing effective BCC campaigns, targeting three key behaviors: litter reduction, decreased single-use plastic consumption, and improved sorting and recycling practices.
SEA-MaP is pleased to publish the Synthesis Report: Recommendations for a Plastic Pollution Indicator Framework for ASEAN. This Report offers recommendations for a common indicator framework, considering the current availability of data and capacities for expanded data gathering and a roadmap towards the establishment of a regional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanism.
Recommendations were informed by a background study on the status and impact of plastic pollution in ASEAN, international good practices on indicators for plastics use waste management, and marine debris, as well as existing policies and data collection practices in the ASEAN Member States.
SEA-MaP is supporting the ASEAN Member States in the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Action Plan on Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Member States (ASEAN RAP).
The RAP illustrates the continued commitment of ASEAN Member States to tackling marine plastic pollution and strengthening plastic policy implementation and processes across the ASEAN region.
The RAP complements and builds upon the Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Region that was adopted at the 34th ASEAN Summit in 2019.
Plastic packaging standards across the AMS
ASEAN Member States are actively implementing various initiatives on plastic packaging at the national level, ranging from the implementation of light-weighting measures in drinking water bottles, to the utilization of recycled plastics in food contact packaging.
Videoconference, 21 August 2026 – The Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) convened its Third Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of the Synthesis Document and Implementation Roadmap for Key Recommendations via video conference.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4–6 August 2026 – The Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) Regional Project convened the Dissemination Event: Data and Metrics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event brought together representatives from the ASEAN Member States (AMS), the ASEAN Secretariat, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen regional knowledge exchange and capacity for the assessment and monitoring of plastic pollution.
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Videoconference, 31 July 2026 – The Southeast Asia Regional Program on Combating Marine Plastics (SEA-MaP) convened its Second Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of the Synthesis Document and Implementation Roadmap for Key Recommendations via video conference.
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Jakarta, Indonesia, 3–4 February 2026: The SEA-MaP Regional Project organized the Second Technical Consultation for the Development of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Handbook and Customized Toolkit in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Consultation brought together representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMS) to review progress and provide technical inputs. The Handbook and Toolkit are being developed to support the effective design and implementation of EPR systems across the region.
Video Conference, 28 January 2026: The SEA-MaP Regional Project organized the Prototype Introduction, Second Stakeholder Consultation with the Project Steering Committee (PSC), and Second Coordination Meeting with Development Partners and Knowledge Platforms of the Regional Platform for Knowledge and Partnerships. The workstream supports the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris (RAP).
Video Conference, 26 January 2026: The SEA-MaP Regional Project organized the First Stakeholder Consultation for the development of the Marine Plastics Resource Mobilization Strategy (RMS) via video conference. This workstream supports the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris (RAP) in the ASEAN Member States at the Planning Phase: Enabling Conditions.
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