Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) is a regional initiative executed by SACEP, aimed at enhancing innovation and coordination of circular economy solutions to tackle plastic pollution in South Asian Seas. The project encompasses eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In total, 28 grants have been awarded through the project, consisting of 12 Regional Block Grants and 16 Innovation Grants.