On September 29, 2026, the Ministers of Environment and Sustainable Development, Fassou Théa, and Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons, Aboubacar Camara, held a meeting in Conakry to discuss the management of plastic waste in Guinea. The meeting was attended by officials from both ministries and private sector actors. The ministers aimed to examine mechanisms for effective plastic waste recovery, valorization, and environmental preservation.
The meeting was held in accordance with a decree issued by the Guinean government, which prohibits the manufacture, importation, possession, and use of single-use plastic packaging and objects. Minister Aboubacar Camara emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to implement the decree and improve the living environment and public health. He highlighted the need to assess the feasibility of measures on the ground and identify potential loopholes.
Minister Fassou Théa stressed the need for credible and sustainable alternatives to accompany the implementation of the decree. He announced the establishment of a technical commission to find viable solutions for effective decree implementation. The commission will focus on finding alternatives that promote durability and sustainability.
Mamadou Barry, coordinator of DIA Plastiques operations, emphasized that plastic waste management is a collective responsibility. He noted that the proliferation of plastic waste is a reality in Guinea and that recovery, treatment, valorization, and recycling are essential for mitigating its environmental impact. Barry believes that this approach can help eliminate plastic waste without significant consequences.
The ministers and stakeholders discussed ways to enhance plastic waste management in Guinea. They acknowledged the challenges associated with plastic waste and the importance of a coordinated approach to address the issue. The meeting marked a step towards implementing effective measures to mitigate plastic waste pollution in the country.
The Guinean government has taken steps to address environmental concerns, including the decree prohibiting single-use plastics. The ministers' meeting demonstrates the government's commitment to implementing sustainable solutions for plastic waste management. Further actions are expected to be taken to ensure the effective enforcement of the decree.
The meeting between Ministers Fassou Théa and Aboubacar Camara highlights the Guinean government's efforts to address plastic waste management. The establishment of a technical commission and collaboration with private sector actors are expected to contribute to finding sustainable solutions for this environmental challenge.
Key points
- The Guinean government has prohibited the manufacture, importation, possession, and use of single-use plastic packaging and objects.
- A technical commission will be established to find viable solutions for effective decree implementation.
- Plastic waste management is considered a collective responsibility in Guinea.
