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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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10th Edition PRCM Forum, March 29 – April 1, Bissau
Theme: Health of the oceans, a challenge for the sustainable development of West African coastal countries.
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One Ocean Summit, Feb 9-11 Brest, France
An International Ocean Summit will be held in Brest from 9 to 11 February 2022. It will give a strong political momentum to the European and international agenda on maritime issues, in particular to bring multilateral negotiations impacting the Ocean.
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9th World Water Forum March 21 - 26, Dakar
Theme: Water security for peace and development, the Forum of responses.
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Regional integration for coastal resilience is showing results
WAEMU Commission organized the seventh meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (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 Tome e Príncipe: WACA promotes safe port operations
In São Tome e Príncipe, WACA is boosting the capacity of the INM-STP to reduce risks.
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Regional observatory of the west african coast (ORLOA)
WACA and ORLOA partner to monitor coastal resilience in West Africa.