Lessons from the Field.2023

Design and Accountability for Source-to-Sea Action on Plastic

SIWI implemented the project Design and Accountability for Source-to-Sea Action on Plastic, which focused on supporting local authorities and stakeholders in Hoi An, Viet Nam in developing a five-year environment strategy and strengthening coordination between actors along the plastic waste value chain.

river with two boats on the foreground and houses and trees on the other side

By weaving source-to-sea perspectives and applying the source-to-sea approach to local processes such as environmental and strategic planning, the project created a greater understanding of the necessity and benefits of utilizing a source-to-sea approach in strategy design and its significance in environmental management. It also strengthened the recognition of the need for coordination among government authorities and the cross-sectoral nature of environmental issues.

Collaborative action is necessary to prevent plastic pollution and the source-to-sea approach provides a structured process for engaging a wide range of stakeholders in building a shared understanding of the problem that can be used as a basis for developing an action plan. The innovation of an accountability framework for preventing plastic pollution furthers the source-to-sea approach as a valuable tool in addressing complex issues such as plastic pollution.

Design and Accountability for Source-to-Sea Action on Plastic

Building on experience from other recent source-to-sea projects, the Design and Accountability for Source-to-Sea Action on Plastic project promotes a holistic approach to addressing the problem of plastics polluting our waterways and oceans.

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