Country |
Mauritius |
Client |
IOC |
Overall project value (EUR) |
€ 2 099 236 |
Origin of funding |
AFD/FFEM |
Proportion carried out by legal entity |
95% |
Consortium members |
Edge Consulting, Plastic Odyssey and Consultants Seas |
Start date |
June 2024 |
End date |
April 2027 |
Number of staff provided |
2628 w/d |
Detailed description of project Back
The project aims to reduce endogenous plastic pollution by promoting behavioural change and stakeholder engagement through the production of shared scientific knowledge, awareness-raising activities, the support of sustainable practices and innovations to reduce plastic usage, and the promotion of a shift in the plastic-based business model.
The final beneficiaries of the EXPLOI project are the island states of the South-West Indian Ocean region, including Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, all member states of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).
The program has the following dual objectives:
To provide a comprehensive solution to the issue of plastic pollution, this project will focus on three key areas aimed at reducing and recycling plastic waste:
The project is structured around 4 components:
Main staff provided: