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A new UN treaty to address plastic pollution
Author: ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
The New Plastics Economy initiative has brought together key stakeholders to rethink and redesign the future of plastics,15 starting with packaging.
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Guidelines for the monitoring and assessment of plastic litter in the ocean
Author: Peter Kershawa , Alexander Turrab and Francois Galganic
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Increasing circularity in Africa’s plastics sector detailed research report
Author: African Circular Economy Alliance, Circular Economy Innovation Partnership
Global environmental degradation resulting from human activity is one of the most urgent issues facing this generation. The challenge of managing plastic waste puts the extent of this reality into sharp focus.
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Main report: a comprehensive assessment of pathways towards stopping ocean plastic pollution
Author: University of Oxford, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, University of Leeds, Common Seas
In recent years, an increasing number of studies and reports have advanced the global understanding of the challenge posed by ocean plastic pollution. But most leaders across industry, government, and civil society have noted a critical gap: an evidence-based roadmap to describe the pathways available and to foster convergent action.
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Africa waste management summary for decision-makers
Author: UN Environment, WACA Program
125 million tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) was generated in Africa in 2012, which is expected to double by 2025. The growth in waste generation in Africa is expected to be so significant, that any decrease in waste generation in other regions globally will be overshadowed by Africa.
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L’Avenir de la gestion des déchets en Afrique synthèse pour les décideurs
Author: UN Environment, WACA Program
125 millions de tonnes de Déchets Solides Municipaux (DSM) étaient générés en Afrique en 2012, ce chiffre va doubler d’ici à 2025. L’augmentation du volume de déchets en Afrique sera si importante que toute baisse de production de déchets dans d’autres régions du monde serait compensée par l’Afrique.
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Africa Waste Management Outlook 2018
Author: WACA Program, CSIR
A far cry from the African Union vision that “African cities will be recycling at least 50 per cent of the waste they generate by 2023”.
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Preventing and managing marine Lltter in West, Central and Southern Africa
Author: UNEP, Abidjan Convention, WACA Program, GRID Arendal
Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans play a crucial role in facilitating action at the national level. It is therefore important to identify the challenges faced by member states in preventing and managing marine litter and prioritize actions to overcome the barriers and improve the effectiveness of national and regional efforts.
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Breaking the plastic wave thought partners, a comprehensive assessment of pathways towards stopping ocean plastic pollution
Author: University of Oxford, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, University of Leeds, Common Seas
The speed at which ocean plastic pollution has climbed up the public agenda has been surprising. Yet, even as the world starts to comprehend the enormity of the challenge, major actors disagree on the solution. In preparing “Breaking the Plastic Wave.
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Africa waste management outlook
Author: UNEP, Technology for Environment, CSIR
Africa is the world’s second largest continent after Asia, with a total surface area of 30,365,000 km2 , including several islands. It stretches approximately from 37 degrees latitude north to 35 degrees latitude south and has 54 sovereign countries (48 mainland and 6 island States).
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World Bank Plastic Pollution Document Wecyclers 4K
Author: WACA Program
World Bank Plastic Pollution Document Wecyclers 4K
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World Bank Plastic Pollution Documentary 2mins Videos 4K
Author: WACA Program
World Bank Plastic Pollution Documentary 2mins Videos 4K
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World Bank Plastic Pollution Documentary Second Video 4k
Author: WACA Program
World Bank Plastic Pollution Documentary Second Video 4k
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Compendium : Coastal Management Practices in West Africa
Author: World Bank
The report offers options for managing coastal risks. It presents best fit coastal management practices; assesses risk management techniques; and proposes hard engineering solutions along with nature based solutions.
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Compendium : pratiques de gestion des zones cotieres en Afrique de L'Ouest
Author: World Bank
Erosion côtière et inondations ont des conséquences négatives sur le bien-être humain, les activités économiques, les infrastructures existantes et les services écosystémiques associés à des environnements fragiles. L’érosion côtière, en provoquant le recul du trait de côte et l’abaissement des plages, menace habitations, routes et activités, avec un impact particulièrement fort sur les secteurs de l’agriculture, du tourisme et de la pêche. Ce phénomène augmente aussi le risque d’inondation.