Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

New report examines sea-based sources of marine litter

New report examines sea-based sources of marine litter

The sources and impact of sea-based marine litter form the focus of a new report by the Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), an advisory body to the United Nations sponsored by ten UN entities including IMO*. The report, which can be downloaded here, outlines the various sources of  marine litter and the impact and assesses the current availability of data and identifies knowledge gaps for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/19/new-report-examines-sea-based-sources-of-marine-litter/

Jamaica takes significant steps towards the elimination of marine plastic litter from the transportation and fishing sectors

Jamaica takes significant steps towards the elimination of marine plastic litter from the transportation and fishing sectors

The Government of Jamaica has demonstrated its commitment to reduce and eliminate marine plastics from our oceans through its selection as one of ten Lead Partnering  Countries globally in an International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported global project.

The project, entitled: Building Partnerships to Assist Developing...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/16/jamaica-takes-significant-steps-towards-the-elimination-of-marine-plastic-litter-from-the-transportation-and-fishing-sectors/

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