Enabling Africa’s blue economy by harnessing the power of collaboration
Helping to protect Africa’s seas for her people through sustainable waste management practices. Join our network for a flourishing blue economy for all.
Together, we’ll sustain Africa’s seas.
How we’re making an impact
Cast your net wide and find a person, organisation, or site on the map.
A collaborative approach
Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) puts Africa’s people at the centre of what we do. Our work goes beyond cleaning up Africa’s seas for the future. We’re building up – partnering to empower people with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to enable and embrace Africa’s blue economy. Our powerful, well-structured, multi-pronged approach focuses on Research, Development and Monitoring, Education and Capacity Building, Community Upliftment and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement. Explore our approach to see how you could be a part of creating a sustainable future for Africa.
Protecting our sea by starting on land
To prevent pollution from reaching the sea, we network across Africa. Use our interactive map to find recycling businesses, research centres, education sites and more.
African countries involved
resources developed
African recycling sites included
tonnes of waste diverted
Our accountability in action
Responsibility and guidance
We provide clear guidance, training, and support to ensure ethical management and sustained implementation.
Governance and compliance
Structured leadership and adherence to legal standards ensure robust governance and compliance within operations.
Ethical standards and transparency
Appropriate action, responsible conduct, and transparency through publicly accessible documents.
Our Core Funder
Our Partners
Our Core Funder
Our Partners
Driving Africa’s sustainable future
SST is a science-based organisation inspiring individuals, organisations, and communities to become passionate and committed custodians of Africa’s seas through an Africa-wide network empowered by research, education, economic upliftment, and collaboration, driving the
blue economy.
Dive into our impact portfolios
Research, development & monitoring 
Conducting credible, on-the-ground research in coastal communities to ensure we’re taking the right course of action.
Education & capacity building
Equipping individuals and organisations across Africa with the skills and knowledge they need to enable the blue economy.
Community upliftment & enterprise development
Empowering and upskilling SMMEs and informal collectors and equipping local authorities in communities.
Strategic stakeholder engagement
Offering an enriching, collaborative membership experience with tools like the African Network Map.
Business development & strategy
Ensuring SST remains financially stable and able to support the organisation’s long-term conservation ambitions.
Legal & risk management
Acting as a good and fair employer and maintaining accountability to partners through robust financial controls.
Delve into our research
Guidebook
Plastic-Free Seas Guidebook
The successful elimination of waste in Africa depends on countries having National and Regional Action Plans to better manage waste across the value chain.
Guidebook
Plastic-Free Seas Guidebook
The successful elimination of waste in Africa depends on countries having National and Regional Action Plans to better manage waste across the value chain.
Guidebook
African Resource Book Series: A Guide to Plastics
The ultimate ‘A to Z’ of plastics, specifically within the African context.
Template
National Action Plan template
Download the National Action Plan template (adapted from © Abidjan Convention, United Nations Environment Programme, and Sustainable Seas Trust, 2023).
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