Consider the following about the Global Plastic Action Partnership:

Launched in 2022 at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Summit.

Serves as the plastic pillar of the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Friends of Ocean Action.

Members include Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Maharashtra (India).

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Launched in 2022 at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Summit. Incorrect: GPAP, launched by the World Economic Forum in September 2018 at the Sustainable Development Impact Summit, drives action against plastic pollution.
Serves as the plastic pillar of the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Friends of Ocean Action. Correct: GPAP serves as the plastic pillar for the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Friends of Ocean Action. Its goal is to tackle plastic pollution by uniting stakeholders and promoting a circular plastics economy to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.
Members include Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Maharashtra (India). Correct: GPAP has reached a significant milestone by expanding its network to include 25 countries. This expansion introduces seven new members: Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. Other members include:
- Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Cambodia, Philippines, Lao PDR, Bangladesh, and the Maharashtra state of India.

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Launched in 2022 at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Summit. Incorrect: GPAP, launched by the World Economic Forum in September 2018 at the Sustainable Development Impact Summit, drives action against plastic pollution.
Serves as the plastic pillar of the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Friends of Ocean Action. Correct: GPAP serves as the plastic pillar for the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Friends of Ocean Action. Its goal is to tackle plastic pollution by uniting stakeholders and promoting a circular plastics economy to cut emissions and protect ecosystems.
Members include Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Maharashtra (India). Correct: GPAP has reached a significant milestone by expanding its network to include 25 countries. This expansion introduces seven new members: Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. Other members include:
- Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Cambodia, Philippines, Lao PDR, Bangladesh, and the Maharashtra state of India.

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