On August 20, 2024, the High-Level Roundtable Discussion on Plastic Waste Management Challenges and Solutions in South Asian Countries took place at JEN Malé Maldives by Shangri-La. Key stakeholders gathered to delve into the Maldives’ ongoing efforts to combat plastic pollution. The event also covered the development of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, which aims to hold producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products. This important gathering aimed to tackle the escalating plastic waste crisis in South Asia and was organized by the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) project, led by the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) with support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the World Bank. The event united government officials, international organizations, corporate leaders, Academia and civil society members to engage in meaningful discussions across three thematic segments, addressing the complex challenges of plastic waste management. The roundtable concluded with a shared commitment to actionable solutions, bringing together 75 attendees, including 59 external participants and 16 internal representatives from SACEP, UNOPS, and the World Bank, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in combating this critical environmental issue.