‘The only possible transition is a just transition’: Interview with WEF’s Clemence Schmid

The Kenya National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP Kenya) was launched at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, signaling a collaborative effort between the Kenyan government, the World Economic Forum's Global Plastic Action Partnership, and UNDP Kenya to tackle the massive issue of plastic waste polluting the oceans. Clemence Schmid of the WEF emphasized the necessity of a "just transition," highlighting that any environmental changes must be equitable and inclusive. With an estimated 14 million tons of plastic entering the ocean annually, this partnership aims to address the urgent need for sustainable plastic management and highlights the global importance of such initiatives in mitigating environmental degradation.