United Nations Environment Programme - Report research marine plastic & microplastic

MARINE PLASTIC DEBRIS & MICROPLASTICS GLOBAL LESSONS AND RESEARCH TO INSPIRE ACTION AND GUIDE POLICY CHANGE

This report was prepared at the request of the first United Nations Environment Assembly, which took place 23-27 June 2014, hosted by UNEP in Nairobi, Kenya (Resolution 16/1). It is intended to summarize the state of our knowledge on sources, fate and effects of marine plastics and micro-plastics, and describe approaches and potential solutions to address this multifaceted conundrum.

UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, promotes environmentally sound practices globally and in its own activities.

Dowload the report UNEP - Report research marine plastic & microplastic