Denmark commits app 1,5 mio USD to reduce the plastic water debris in Indonesia. Denmark supports the development and implementation of Indonesias National Marine Debris Action Plan which launches in June 2017. The plan addresses the importance of control and awareness of handling plastic waste and to reduce plastic waste in the coastal areas and hereby reduce the plastic discharge in to the oceans with up to 80% and therefore prioritises collection of plastic waste and safe repeal of plastic waste through National Solid Waste Management Programme. By assisting Indonesia Denmark hopes to mitigate the challenges posed by marine debris to the fishing industry, tourism and public health in Indonesia and the ASEAN countries.