Committing to Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific

The EURO 3 million SWAP Project funded through the Agence française de développement (AFD) is implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) by virtue of an Agreement signed in 2020. The project aims to improve sanitation, environmental, social, and economic conditions in Pacific Island countries and territories through proper waste management.

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About SWAP

Spanning five years (2020-2024), the SWAP Project will address cost effective and sustainable management of waste and pollution.

It will contribute to the:

Preventing environmental degradation

Developing resilience to climate change

Conservation of ecosystem and biodiversity

Improvement of the quality of life

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Our donor

Agence française de développement (AFD) implements France’s policy on international development and solidarity. Composed of Agence française de développement (AFD), in charge of public sector and NGO financing, research and training on sustainable development, its subsidiary Proparco, dedicated to private sector financing, and soon Expertise France, a technical cooperation agency, the Group finances, assists and facilitates transitions towards a fairer and more resilient world.

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Our last activities

The SWAP contributes to the regional delivery of the Cleaner Pacific 2025; and enhancing initiatives under existing regional waste projects such as PacWaste Plus, J-PRISM2 the Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP) and the ISLANDS Project.

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Used oil management

Used Oil Management Pilot Projects

Used oil, defined as oil or fluid that becomes unsuitable due to impurities or loss of properties, accounts for a sizeable portion (40-60%) ...

Regional activities

Tackling marine litter: from coastal clean-up to decision making

Pacific islands are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of marine litter, due to the particular value and sensitivity of their coastal en...

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Regional activities

Sharing lessons-learnt and experiences from Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, with tropical cyclones becoming more intense and frequent over the last 20...

Disaster waste management

Disaster Waste Management

Pacific Islands are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, such as cyclones, flooding tsunamis, landslides, earthquakes, and marine s...

Marine debris management

Marine Litter Pilot Projects

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Regional activities

SWAP Gender Strategy

Gender equality is at the forefront of public debate after the United Nations (UN) set out gender equality and the elimination of ineq...

Used oil management

Clean Pacific Round Table 2021 - Deep Dive Side Event

French territories in the Pacific, namely New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna, are making good progress in managing used oil which may conta...

Used oil management

Which used oil processing technologies for Pacific Island Countries?

Used oils are considered dangerous for the environment and humanity. They pollute drinking water, food resources and local aquatic ecosystem...

Used oil management

Used Oil Management

According to the Technical Working Group of the Basel Convention 1997, used oil us any semi-solid or liquid used products consisting totally...

Marine debris management

International Coastal Clean-up Day

Marine litter is a global, intergenerational and transboundary issue that negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies a...

Marine debris management

Marine Debris Management

Marine Pollution results from entry into the ocean of harmful chemicals, polluted wastewaters, industrial, agricultural and residential wast...

Marine debris management

Tackling marine litter: from coastal clean-up to decision making

Pacific islands are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of marine litter, due to the particular value and sensitivity of their coastal en...

Marine debris management

Marine Litter Study in the Pacific

The 202...

Sustainable financing mechanisms

Sustainable Financing Mechanisms

Waste Management is a growing concern around the world due to increase in waste production. However, efficient waste management, and in part...

Disaster waste management

Sharing lessons-learnt and experiences from Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, with tropical cyclones becoming more intense and frequent over the last 20...

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Resources

Report

Beach Marine Litter in the Pacific Islands: 2024 Activity Report

Marine Litter Study Report produced with the financial assistance of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) funds under the SWAP Project in SPREP, with associated...

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Video

International Coastal Cleanup Day2023: Conducted by Tonga Department-Environment Social Committee

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific Region, the problem is even more serious as countries d...

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Video

International Coastal Clean-up Day 2023: an activity coordinated by MNRE in Vaovai, Samoa

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific Region, the problem is even more serious as countries d...

Report

Beach Marine Litter in the Pacific Islands: 2024 Activity Report

Marine Litter Study Report produced with the financial assistance of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) funds under the SWAP Project in SPREP, with associated...

Video

International Coastal Cleanup Day2023: Conducted by Tonga Department-Environment Social Committee

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific Region, the problem is even more serious as countries d...

Video

International Coastal Clean-up Day 2023: an activity coordinated by MNRE in Vaovai, Samoa

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific Region, the problem is even more serious as countries d...

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For more information about the SWAP, please contact us.