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Future scenarios of global plastic waste generation and disposal
The accumulation of mismanaged plastic waste (MPW) in the environment is a global growing concern. Knowing with precision where litter is generated is important to target priority areas for the implementation of mitigation policies.
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National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping Action
Plastic pollution is a key environmental challenge that has received significant public attention in recent years. While it is often attributed to a “take-make-dispose” economic model, plastic leakage is a complex issue with multiple sources and actors involved. Addressing this challenge requires all stakeholders joining forces to intervene at various levels.
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Policies to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Marine Pollution in West Africa
Countries in Africa are increasingly adopting policies to reduce single-use plastic (SUP) pollution, yet there has been limited analysis of policies adopted by African countries. This paper reviews SUP reduction policies, specifically in West Africa.
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Unlocking the Plastics Circular Economy: A Toolkit for Investment
It is estimated that, without significant action, 29 million tonnes of plastics will flow into the ocean every year by 2040.
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Unlocking the Plastics Circular Economy: A Toolkit for Investment
It is estimated that, without significant action, 29 million tonnes of plastics will flow into the ocean every year by 2040.
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What a Waste 2.0 A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050
Solid waste management is a universal issue affecting every single person in the world. Individuals and governments make decisions about consumption and waste management that affect the daily health, productivity, and cleanliness of communities.
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Gender Analysis of the Plastics and Plastic Waste Sectors in Ghana
In the last three decades, Ghana, like many of its neighbouring countries, has been challenged with the exponential growth of plastics use, coupled with its alarming mismanagement.
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A Roadmap for Radical Reduction of Plastic Pollution in Ghana
The impacts of plastic production, use and disposal on the environment and society present a number of challenges along the plastic value chain.
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La 10e édition du Forum régional côtier et marin du 29 mars au 1er avril 2022 en Guinée Bissau.
Theme: La santé des oceans, enjeu de développement durable des pays du littoral ouest africain.
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One Ocean Summit du 9 au 11 février à Brest
un Sommet international sur l’Océan se tiendra à Brest, du 9 au 11 février 2022. Il donnera une impulsion politique forte à l’agenda européen et international des enjeux maritimes, en particulier pour faire aboutir les négociations multilatérales qui impactent l’Océan.
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9ème Forum mondial de l'eau, se tiendra du 21 mars au 26 à Dakar
Theme: La sécurité de l'eau pour la paix et le développement
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L'intégration régionale pour la résilience côtière porte ses fruits
La Commission de l'UEMOA a organisé la septième réunion du Comité régional de pilotage (CRP).
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São Tome e Príncipe: WACA Promotes Safe Port Operations
Safety and profit are crucial in ports operations. In São Tome e Príncipe, WACA is boosting the capacity of the National Meteorological Institute of São Tomé e Príncipe (INM-STP) to provide to ports up-to-date meteorological services to reduce risks.
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São Tomé et Príncipe : Le programme WACA promeut la sécurité des opérations portuaires
À São Tomé et Príncipe, le programme WACA renforce la capacité de l'INM-STP à réduire les risques.
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Observatoire régional du littoral Ouest Africain (ORLOA)
WACA et ORLOA collaborent pour surveiller la résilience côtière en Afrique de l'Ouest.