Speaking following the launch of a UN report on marine litter, Achim Steiner, head of the UN Environment Program, said that there was “zero justification” for manufacturing plastic bags anywhere.
Aside from plastic carrier bags, campaigns should be run to encourage recycling and reuse.
“Other waste can be cut by boosting public awareness, and proposing an array of economic incentives and smart market mechanisms that tip the balance in favour of recycling, reducing or reuse rather than dumping into the sea.”
World Oceans Day: Protecting Oceans Around the Globe
World Oceans Day – Oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface – they have a significant effect on our climate and play a crucial role in maintaining the many ecosystem services such as fisheries.
UNEP continues to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s oceans and coastal areas through sustainable management and wise use of marine and coastal environment taking into consideration the interconnected nature of the world’s oceans and coastlines, its rich and varied biodiversity and the importance of marine resources to millions of people.
Northwest Pacific member states are participating in global negotiations on climate change and biodiversity conservation through NOWPAP, the Action Plan for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Northwest Pacific Region.
Another positive outcome of MALITA was the development and approval by the member states of the NOWPAP Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter which is currently being implemented.
During this year’s World Oceans Day, a UNEP WIO LaB demonstration project “A wetland-lagoon system for wastewater management” will be commissioned at Shimo La Tewa Prison, Mombasa, Kenya.
World Oceans Day, is an opportunity to celebrate the world’s ocean and to build greater awareness of the crucial role of the ocean in our lives and the important ways each of us can help.
Speaking following the launch of a UN report on marine litter, Achim Steiner, head of the UN Environment Program, said that there was “zero justification” for manufacturing plastic bags anywhere.
Aside from plastic carrier bags, campaigns should be run to encourage recycling and reuse.
“Other waste can be cut by boosting public awareness, and proposing an array of economic incentives and smart market mechanisms that tip the balance in favour of recycling, reducing or reuse rather than dumping into the sea.”
World Oceans Day: Protecting Oceans Around the Globe
World Oceans Day – Oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface – they have a significant effect on our climate and play a crucial role in maintaining the many ecosystem services such as fisheries.
UNEP continues to address the accelerating degradation of the world’s oceans and coastal areas through sustainable management and wise use of marine and coastal environment taking into consideration the interconnected nature of the world’s oceans and coastlines, its rich and varied biodiversity and the importance of marine resources to millions of people.
Northwest Pacific member states are participating in global negotiations on climate change and biodiversity conservation through NOWPAP, the Action Plan for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Northwest Pacific Region.
Another positive outcome of MALITA was the development and approval by the member states of the NOWPAP Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter which is currently being implemented.
During this year’s World Oceans Day, a UNEP WIO LaB demonstration project “A wetland-lagoon system for wastewater management” will be commissioned at Shimo La Tewa Prison, Mombasa, Kenya.
World Oceans Day, is an opportunity to celebrate the world’s ocean and to build greater awareness of the crucial role of the ocean in our lives and the important ways each of us can help.
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