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The International Knowledge Hub Against Plastic Pollution (IKHAPP) is a knowledge platform for plastic pollution research. It was launched in December 2021 initiated by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) with partners Grid Arendal, Mu Gamma Consultants and SALT.

IKHAPP’s mission is to collect, critically analyse and disseminate scientific knowledge to support effective policies and actions to fight plastic pollution globally. Plastic pollution is one of the most important global environmental challenges, negatively impacting biodiversity, ecosystem integrity as well as human health and well-being. IKHAPP comprises a community of scientists in relevant scientific areas and disciplines, committed to work towards an environment free from plastic pollution.

IKHAPP is a part of ASAP – Asian Scientific Alliance for Plastic Pollution and Value Network Management. The project is financed by The Research Council of Norway (grant agreement no. 302575) and led by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA). The consortium includes Grid Arendal, Mu Gamma Consultants and SALT.

The website ikhapp.org was launched in December 2021. The aim is to provide a common platform for the plastic research community.

IKHAPP is collaborating with partners in several fields within plastic pollution policy and research.

IKHAPP is hosting the Scientists' Network for an Effective Plastics Treaty (SNEPT) for the international binding agreement on plastic pollution initiated by the UN.