In 2025 EndPlasticSoup, jointly with Ummy Relief Foundation and other partners, will organize the first African Plastic Summit in Accra, Ghana for Advancing Solutions for Plastic Waste Management in Africa.
Plastic waste management has become a critical issue across Africa, where rapid urbanization and increasing plastic consumption have led to significant environmental and health challenges. The African Plastic Summit aims to bring together stakeholders to address the plastic waste crisis, share innovative solutions, and foster collaboration between governments, businesses, civil society, and communities to promote sustainable plastic management practices.
The primary objectives of the African Plastic Summit are to:
- Raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste in Africa.
- Foster collaboration between stakeholders.
- Share innovative solutions for plastic waste management.
- Promote policy reforms and best practices.
- Build partnerships to scale plastic management projects across Africa.
- Encourage corporate responsibility in plastic production and waste management.
The African Plastic Summit presents a unique opportunity to address the plastic waste challenge. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, we can shape the future of plastic management in Africa and advance innovative solutions for sustainability and environmental protection. The summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, breakout sessions, and an exhibition. A special tree-planting ceremony will symbolize environmental restoration efforts.
The African Plastic Summit will attract government representatives, private sector leaders, international organizations, researchers, civil society groups, students, and environmental activists. The summit will involve local government authorities, embassies, international organizations (UNEP, UNDP), NGOs (Rotary EndPlasticSoup, Greenpeace), private sector partners, academic institutions, and environmental activists.
Expected outcomes include strengthened partnerships, increased awareness, a policy framework for plastic waste management, investment opportunities, and recommendations for integrating plastic management into regional development agendas.
Our Director West Africa, Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan, will be the contact person, Email: directorwestafrica@endplasticsoup.org.
