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National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping Action
Author: Julien Boucher; Melissa Zgola; Xun Liao; Anna Kounina; Guillaume Billard; Paola Paruta; Alexandre Bouchet; EA – Shaping Environmental Action; Quantis International
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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Future scenarios of global plastic waste generation and disposal
Author: Laurent Lebreton, & Anthony Andrady
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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A global mass budget for positively buoyant macroplastic debris in the ocean
Author: Laurent Lebreton, Matthias Egger & Boyan Slat
Since mass production of synthetic polymers started in the 1950s, plastic waste has been accumulating and degrading in terrestrial and oceanic environments.
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Etude sur la gestion des dechets plastiques dans l'espace UEMOA
Author: UEMOA
L’objectif général de l’étude est de développer une stratégie communautaire pour les Etats membres de l’UEMOA basée sur des mesures institutionnelles, juridiques, environnementales, techniques et socioéconomiques propices à une gestion durable des déchets plastiques.
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The Accra plastics management pilot a baseline report
Author: SEURECA EXPERT ADVISORY CALL DOWN SERVICE, LOT C
This Baseline study is completed under the Accra Plastics Management Pilot (APMP) which started in February 2019 and is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK government.
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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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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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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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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.
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Benin plastic country brief
Author: World Bank
Benin is a lower-middle-income country in West Africa bordered by Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. Its economy is highly dependent on the informal reexport and transit trade with Nigeria, as well as the export of cotton. The country comprises 12 regional departements and runs a unitary presidential republic system with a parliament.
