IslandPlas is a multi‑year IUCN led project supported by The CocaCola Foundation focused in advancing circular solutions to plastic pollution in seven African Island States. This flagship Great Blue Wall Initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution in African island states by strengthening circular economy systems, supporting waste workers and entrepreneurs, improving collection and recycling, and preventing plastic leakage into rivers and oceans.
OUR MISSION
We build island‑appropriate systems that prevent, separate and recover plastics at source, reducing leakage into coastlines and waterways through community collection hubs and simple logistics.
We support informal waste workers, women and youth through safer work conditions, fairer pricing, training and long‑term opportunities in the circular plastics economy.
We partner with governments and their respective communities to strengthen enabling policy, producer‑responsibility pathways and governance frameworks for sustainable circular systems.
We catalyse island‑ready innovation from alternative materials and recycled products to digital tools and community enterprises through challenges, micro‑grants and venture support.
Multi‑stakeholder coordination platforms are active across seven island systems, guiding circular plastics action.
Adopt‑a‑Spot groups, youth associations and local champions lead ongoing clean‑ups, sorting and community mobilisation.
Digital prototypes, alternative materials and circular enterprises are being developed and tested in partnership with communities and innovators.
Seven island systems engaged: Cabo Verde, São Tomé & Príncipe, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar
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