The Largest Plastic Pollution Initiative (You Probably Haven't Heard About) | Inside GPAP

Tackling Plastic Pollution at a Global Scale | Clemence Schmid on GPAPIn this episode, we dive into the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the world’s largest initiative tackling plastic pollution, currently covering 20% of the global population. Convened by the World Economic Forum, GPAP brings together governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society to create actionable national roadmaps and drive global solutions, including the ongoing negotiations for a global plastic treaty.GuestClemence Schmid shares her insights from working across multinational corporations, startups, and multistakeholder platforms, offering lessons on scaling operations, innovation, and implementing circular economy principles.In this episode, you’ll learn about:How GPAP uses evidence-based mapping to track plastic flow from production to end-of-lifeThe power of multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive systemic changeChallenges in including smaller, local businesses in global initiativesHow circular economy strategies turn waste into economic opportunityThe current status of the global plastic treaty and what’s next for 2026–2027Why it matters: GPAP not only helps prevent plastic from polluting oceans and landscapes—it also fosters local industry, creates jobs, and strengthens resilient supply chains worldwide.Resources & links mentioned in the episode:World Economic Forum; Global Plastic Action PartnershipIntergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for a global plastic treatyDon’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on plastic pollution, circular economy, and global sustainability initiatives!#PlasticPollution #GPAP #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #OceanConservation #PlasticFree #GlobalPlasticAction #WasteManagement #ClimateAction #SustainableBusiness