- €4B target met 7 months early: The original Clean Oceans Initiative exceeded its goal ahead of schedule, funding major plastic pollution reduction projects globally.
- €3B commitment for 2026–2030: COI 2.0 expands its focus to prevention and circular economy solutions, signaling deeper systemic change.
- Stronger global collaboration: With the Asian Development Bank joining, the initiative boosts its reach and expertise in Asia—home to the world’s highest plastic discharge rates.
Six leading public development banks have launched Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0, committing €3 billion between 2026 and 2030 to fight marine plastic pollution and support waste prevention and circular economy projects.
