The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge was developed as part of UNEP's Beat Plastic Pollution campaign with a focus on building the capacities of young people to tackle plastic pollution.
Designed as an engaging, multi-level challenge, it builds young people's skills and environmental awareness, awarding badges and certificates to recognize their leadership.
Achievements of the Tide Turners Programme:
1 Million Youth Mobilized: Over 1 million participants across over 50 countries, 53% being young women, have joined the fight against plastic pollution.
State-Wide Plastic Ban in Bihar, India: Youth-led efforts led to a ban on single-use plastics in Bihar.
Global Advocacy at INC for Plastics Treaty: Youth presented a 5-Point Demand for fair plastic policies at INC-3 negotiations.
SDG-14 Lighthouse Project: The initiative was recognized as a model for ocean conservation, earning global acclaim.
Partnerships, networks, centres & programmes collaborating with UNEP
UNEP has worked with the World Organization of the Scout Movement, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and many others to roll-out the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in over 50 countries since launching in 2018.
Our Government Partners
Our Implementation Partners
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The work of UNEP on tide turners is led by the Youth, Education and Environment.
