Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics: Global Lessons and Research to Inspire Action and Guide Policy Change

dc.contributor	DEPI
dc.contributor.author	United Nations Environment Programme
dc.coverage.spatial	Global
dc.date.accessioned	2016-10-11T19:59:13Z
dc.date.available	2016-10-11T19:59:13Z
dc.date.issued	2016
dc.identifier.isbn	978-92-807-3580-6
dc.identifier.other	DEP/2010/nA
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/7720
dc.description	Plastic litter in the ocean can be considered a ‘common concern of humankind’. This study summarizes the state of our knowledge on sources, fate and effect of marine plastics debris and microplastics, and describes approaches and potential solutions to address this multifaceted issue. The study is divided into four main sections: Background, Evidence Base, Taking Action, and Conclusions and Key Research Needs.
dc.language	English
dc.rights	Public	en_US
dc.title	Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics: Global Lessons and Research to Inspire Action and Guide Policy Change
dc.title.alternative	ПЛАСТИКОВЫЙ МУСОР И МИКРОПЛАСТИК В МИРОВОМ ОКЕАНЕ: Глобальное предостережение и исследование, призыв к действиям и руководство по изменению направления политики
dc.type	Reports, Books and Booklets	en_US
wd.identifier.old-id	12194
wd.identifier.sdg	SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
wd.identifier.sdg	SDG 14 - Life Below Water
wd.identifier.sdgio	http://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000037
wd.identifier.sdgio	http://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000048