Alliance for Just Green Climate Innovations (AJGCI), a non-profit organisation, has called for an end to plastic pollution to help build a world where nature and communities thrive side by side.

It said ending plastic pollution was a critical step towards a healthier and more just and resilient future for all.

“Together, with empathy and determination, we can put an end to plastic pollution and build a world where nature and communities thrive side by side,” it said.

Speaking to the Daily Graphic in Accra as part of activities to commemorate World Environment Day 2025, on the theme: “Putting an end to plastic pollution.” 

Responsibility

The Executive Director of the AJGCI, Angelina Ama Tutuah Mensah, said, “Today, we honour our shared responsibility to protect our environment—and we recognise that meaningful change depends on fresh and innovative solutions.”

This year’s campaign aimed to encourage individuals, organisations, industries and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change.

“From oceans and rivers to streets and communities, the devastating impact of plastic pollution is everywhere,” she said.

Plastics, Mrs Mensah added, disturb ecosystems, threaten wildlife and imperil human health, often affecting the most vulnerable communities first and hardest.

“At Alliance for Just Green Climate Innovations, we believe that real change comes from collective effort, creative solutions and standing together for what is right,” she said.

Mrs Mensah said the alliance was committed to championing innovative strategies, supporting transformative policies and uplifting the voices of people on the frontline of environmental harm.

“We invite everyone, innovators, leaders, businesses, policymakers, communities and passionate individuals to rethink our relationship with plastic.

“Let us come together and pioneer new paths forward, invest in sustainable alternatives, promote environmental justice and hold ourselves and one another accountable to our planet and future generations,” she said.

To create a sustainable solution to plastic waste, the executive director called for harnessing science and technology for the manufacture of biodegradable materials, building stronger recycling systems and redesigning products for a sustainable world.

She stated that while efforts are underway to empower local solutions and support young minds re-imagining possibilities, these efforts must be rooted in justice, ensuring that those most affected by plastic pollution are listened to and uplifted.

“Let this day mark a turning point where we move from awareness to bold and compassionate action,” Mrs Mensah added.