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7 | Name of Organization | Please, share one transformative action that needs to happen, and by whom, to overcome the challenges and to create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving the theme | Considering the proposed theme, what evidence can you share of new ways of working/new approaches/partnerships that have proved helpful to support accelerated implementation of SDG 14? Please indicate the name of the initiative/approach, and if possible, evidence of the results achieved, leadership provided, stakeholders involved and ways of collaboration. | Can you propose one or two keywords that come to your mind related to this theme | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Pan-African Institute for Development | Cameroon | Nature-based solutions to reduce Pollution along the coastal zones, planting mangroves along the coastal zones. | A buffer zones along the coastal reduce pollution. | Nature-based solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | IUCN CEC/ UNESCO Earth Network/ Ocean Literacy Global taskforce | Italy | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiL-qBER4GoQqGtzPfzS7ng | Transboundary actions also to counteract illegal trafficking and unsustainable waste management practices from Europe toward less developed Countries | Advocacy; International Cooperation; Environmental investigations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Lagos state university | Nigeria | Marine microplastics and micro litters | Sampling microplastics in the Atlantic waters | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Svyam Bane Gopal | India | Plastic pollution is a global concern that must be addressed collectively with the utmost priority. Empowering and educating communities and citizens to act collectively to minimize plastic pollution and use alternative options for plastics must be promoted and enforced. Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic production and accumulation in the natural environment are occurring at an unprecedented rate due to indiscriminate use, inadequate recycling, and deposits in landfills. In 2019, the global production of plastic was at 370 million tons, with only 9% of it being recycled, 12% being incinerated, and the remaining left in the environment or landfills. The leakage of plastic wastes into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is occurring at an unprecedented rate. The management of plastic waste is a challenging problem for researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Therefore we summarize the current understanding and concerns of plastics pollution (microplastics or nanoplastics) on natural ecosystems. The overall goal of this review is to provide background assessment on the adverse effects of plastic pollution on natural ecosystems; interlink the management of plastic pollution with sustainable development goals; address the policy initiatives under transdisciplinary approaches through life cycle assessment, circular economy, and sustainability; identify the knowledge gaps; and provide current policy recommendations. Plastic waste management through community involvement and socio-economic inputs in different countries are presented and discussed. Plastic ban policies and public awareness are likely the major mitigation interventions. The need for life cycle assessment and circularity to assess the potential environmental impacts and resources used throughout a plastic product’s life span is emphasized. Innovations are needed to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover plastics and find eco-friendly replacements for plastics. | Clean seas are essential to our existence. We rely on them for food, energy and water. We must protect them by eliminating pollution and overfishing and immediately start to responsibly manage and protect all marine life around the world. All may help to make sure that we meet the goals. Using these steps to create action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans like- Never buy bottled water, boil, filter, chlorine, rainwater, do what you can. Reduce waste – much of the waste that we produce on land ends up in the oceans. Stop using plastic bags: Usage and wrong disposal of plastic is a major cause of marine pollution. Run a campaign on the effects of plastic use on the seas and oceans. Organize a cleanup project for rivers and oceans. Engage your whole community to clean up a local river, seaside or an ocean. Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels. Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries. | Plastics, Circular economy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | HACOSTA | Timor-Leste | Implement the inisiative of Integrated river basin management by involving urban and coastal communities, besides that promoting the concept of eco-bank when involving schools (elementary school, junior school, and senior high school). | Engage private sector for a Circular Economy, for example in Dili, Timor-Leste it has a good example with Caltex for producing brick, paving block etc that made of plastic source. | Thank you and forgiveness | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | TE MANA O TE MOANA NGO FRENCH POLYNESIA | France | primary school in-depth programs for marine pollution awareness and action and world wide sharing of actions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Oyunsuren Munkhsaikhan | Mongolia | Changes in dry land would impact changes in seas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy_wyCthW7o Raise awareness to change treatment of human in dry land. The change will make change in seas | Mindset shift | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Young Environmentalists Programme Trust | India | Without funding and implementation of fines globally- there can be NO results. Nations should submit all the infrastructure growth hindering oceans and promoting climate change and waste resources to an International body which scrutinises the EAR Environment Assessment Reports as countries are responsible for their emissions but it’s self assessed . 1. Improving Waste Management Systems: Enhance waste collection, recycling, and disposal systems to prevent waste from ENTERING waterways and oceans. Implementing proper landfill management and reducing single-use plastics can significantly cut down on marine litter. 2. Strengthening Regulations and Enforcement: There is NO system in place for INSPECTION by a united global body? Enforcing stricter regulations on industrial discharge and agricultural runoff can reduce the amount of pollutants, such as chemicals and nutrients, entering marine environments. Establishing and enforcing marine protected areas can also help safeguard vulnerable ecosystems. 3. Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Implementing practices such as precision farming, integrated pest management, and organic farming can reduce the runoff of pesticides, fertilizers, and other harmful chemicals into water bodies. NO training or INSPECTION from an international organisation. 4. Raising Public Awareness and Education: Educating the public about the impacts of marine pollution and encouraging behaviors such as reducing plastic use, proper disposal of waste, and participation in beach clean-ups can help mitigate pollution. Make climate and ocean literacy a EDUCATIONAL POLICY 5. Investing in Green Infrastructure: Developing green infrastructure such as wetlands, green roofs, and rain gardens can help filter pollutants from stormwater before it reaches the ocean. Find local sources and question the funding provided for this.Urban planning that includes green spaces can also reduce runoff and improve water quality. 6. Make Ocean Conservation compulsory on the CSR list for organisations who want tax rebates as without BLUE there is NO GREEN.Encouraging Corporate Responsibility: Engaging businesses in adopting sustainable practices and reducing their environmental footprint through initiatives like zero waste programs, corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, and sustainable supply chain management. Funding is given to cancer, education and poverty in underprivileged countries and ocean conservation efforts do not take off! 7. Supporting Research and Innovation: Investing in research to develop new technologies and methods for reducing marine pollution, such as biodegradable materials, advanced filtration systems, and pollution monitoring tools. Need international training regularly. 8. International Cooperation and Policy Development: Collaborating on global initiatives and agreements to address marine pollution, such as the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA), can help standardize efforts and share best practices. | Coastal projects and small islands development pose significant environmental risks that can affect marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities. Without international inspections, these projects may bypass stringent environmental standards, leading to unsustainable practices and long-term ecological damage. An international regulatory and inspection body ensures that projects adhere to globally recognized environmental and safety standards, preventing the exploitation of natural resources and ensuring sustainable development. Such a body can provide impartial assessments, share best practices, and facilitate cooperation among nations. It also helps in monitoring compliance, identifying potential risks, and mitigating adverse impacts through timely interventions. Establishing an international regulatory framework promotes transparency, accountability, and equitable development, ultimately protecting the global environment and ensuring that coastal and island communities thrive sustainably. | Implementation of stringent fines | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | SOCIETE SOMMAC | Democratic Republic of the Congo | La façon la plus simple de supprimer ce problème est d'éviter que les plastiques ne terminent dans l'océan. Les plastiques à usage unique comme les couverts, les bouteilles, les pailles, les cotons-tiges et les filtres de cigarette, sont responsables de 50% de la pollution marine. | Il est également recommandé de réduire l'exposition à des sources intérieures telles que le tabagisme et la cuisson et d'optimiser la ventilation. | Prévention et orientation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | M・E・S Co.,Ltd | Japan | 国連がどれを生命を脅かすのにどれを優先するかを決めることだと思います。後は決めたら各国がそれに従わせることだと思います。 | 廃水処理プラントの納入実績と実験の結果だと思います。 | 先ずは、どれを優先して行動するかだと思います。 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | The Network of Rural Women Producers Trinidad and Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago | Our focus on Land and Forestry include replanting of Mangroves, Family Farms and Community Gardens | We are assisting with the Food Security issues through projects on innovative Projects recycling food waste, such as using Ground Coffee waste to grow mushrooms | Mangroves and Food Waste | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | European Union of Public Relations ( EUPR) | Italy | reduce the production of plastic wrappings | through new technologies | ok summit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | EXCELLENT WORLD FOUNDATION | Nigeria | One of the major challenges facing the marine and our ocean is pollution from oil and gas exploitation from International Oil and Gas Companies operating in these areas. In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the activities of these companies has destroyed and killing fishes and living marine species from the waters. Oil spillage as a result of the activities of the IOCs, has continue to pose a great danger to ocean, as well as other forms of environmental pollution. Also, oil pipelines vandalization is another threat to the ocean. Solution. I proposed the following solutions to be tabled in the 2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE, among them are- 1. Enforcement of all gas flaring laws globally, with the UN leading it 2. The UN should control and monitor the activities of these International oil and Gas companies through a dedicated portal where citizens can report their activities of polluting the ocean | The Dutch Embassy in Nigeria had funded coalition of civil society organizations on advocacy towards ending related activities of ocean pollution in Nigeria. Which i think the UN can replicate and take the lead on it. | PREVENTION, SIGNIFICANTLY, REDUCING | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Pan African Vision for the Environment(PAVE) | Nigeria | Promoting the Global Plastic PollutionTreaty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | LIGUE ASSOCIATIVE POUR L'APPUI AU DEVELOPPMENT | Mauritania | Conserve Water. Use less water so excess runoff and wastewater will not flow into the ocean. Reduce Pollutants. ... Reduce Waste. ... Shop Wisely. ... Reduce Vehicle Pollution. ... Use Less Energy. ... Fish Responsibly. ... Practice Safe Boating | SDG14 is one of the most ambitious of the 17 SDGs particularly in terms of the accelerated time frames for achieving several of the targets. Successful implementation of SDG14 requires replication and rapid scaling up of proven strategic approaches that can deliver on one or more SDG14 targets. Drawing from the UNDP/GEF International Waters and Biodiversity portfolios, this side event will present a series of short ‘case studies’ highlighting such proven approaches that have succeeded in reversing large scale dead zones, moved global tuna stocks towards sustainability, reduced the impacts of shipping on the marine environment, and introduced integrated, ecosystem-based approaches to sustainable ocean and coastal management at both local and multi-country scales. Speakers will highlight the strategic planning and other ocean policy and management tools and methodologies used, lessons learned and opportunities for replication and upscaling. | Struggle and act | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Alliance for Climate Innovation and Ecological Action | Burkina Faso | A transformative action to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution, particularly from land-based activities, is the establishment of an "International River Basin Pollution Control Framework (IRBPCF)". This framework would focus on protecting international river basins that flow into the sea, addressing pollution at its source. The initiative, led by the United Nations in collaboration with river basin organizations, governments, and international environmental bodies, would involve legally binding agreements between countries sharing river basins, integrated pollution management plans targeting key pollutants from industrial, agricultural, and urban sources, and a robust monitoring system to assess water quality and pollution levels. Additionally, the framework would promote public engagement and awareness campaigns, as well as capacity building and technology transfer to local authorities and communities. By establishing an International River Basin Pollution Control Framework, the international community can significantly reduce the pollutants entering the oceans from land-based activities. This collaborative, multi-faceted approach will ensure sustainable and effective management of international river basins, contributing to the prevention and reduction of marine pollution. Organizing an initial conference at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, forming joint river basin authorities, and launching pilot projects will be essential steps in implementing this transformative action. This initiative will accelerate progress towards achieving SDG 14, providing a cleaner and healthier marine environment for future generations. | The Ocean Cleanup is a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing marine pollution through innovative technology and partnerships. Founded in 2013 by Boyan Slat, this project focuses on removing plastic pollution from the oceans and preventing new plastic from entering marine ecosystems. By developing advanced technologies, such as passive drifting systems and river interceptors, The Ocean Cleanup efficiently captures and removes plastic pollution from both the ocean and rivers. This approach, which targets rivers as the main conduits of plastic pollution, addresses pollution at its source and prevents plastic waste from reaching marine environments. Utilizing extensive data collection and analysis, The Ocean Cleanup continuously improves its technologies and strategies, ensuring more effective pollution removal. The Ocean Cleanup has achieved significant results with its innovative approaches. Successful deployments of their systems in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have removed substantial amounts of plastic waste. Additionally, their river interceptors deployed in heavily polluted rivers have shown promising results in reducing the plastic flow to the oceans. These early deployments have demonstrated substantial reductions in plastic waste in targeted areas, contributing to cleaner marine environments and healthier ecosystems. The initiative's impact on plastic waste reduction provides valuable evidence for the effectiveness of new technologies and data-driven solutions in addressing marine pollution. The Ocean Cleanup's success is driven by strong leadership and extensive stakeholder collaboration. Under the visionary leadership of founder and CEO Boyan Slat, the initiative has mobilized a team of experts in engineering, environmental science, and data analysis to develop and deploy cleanup technologies. The initiative collaborates with governments, private sector companies, NGOs, and local communities to secure funding, resources, and support for its projects. By leveraging public-private partnerships and engaging local communities in river cleanup efforts, The Ocean Cleanup fosters ownership and sustainability. Collaborating with international organizations and research institutions, the initiative shares knowledge and best practices to combat marine pollution globally. Through these innovative methods and partnerships, The Ocean Cleanup exemplifies a successful approach to preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution, providing valuable insights and evidence for accelerating the implementation of SDG 14. | Waste Management, Water Quality, Pollution Control | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Babatunde Development and Empowerment Initiative | Nigeria | One transformative action that needs to happen is the implementation of comprehensive plastic waste management policies by national governments. This includes banning single-use plastics, enforcing extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, and investing in waste management infrastructure to prevent plastic waste from reaching the oceans. Governments must collaborate with industries and communities to ensure these policies are effectively implemented and enforced. This action should be promoted at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference to galvanize global commitment and drive collective efforts towards reducing marine pollution. | One notable initiative that has shown significant progress in reducing marine pollution is the "Global Partnership on Marine Litter" (GPML). This initiative is a multi-stakeholder partnership launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to address the global problem of marine litter. Initiative Name Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) Evidence of Results Achieved The GPML has facilitated numerous successful projects and campaigns aimed at reducing marine litter. For example: The Clean Seas Campaign: This campaign, initiated by UNEP under GPML, has garnered commitments from over 60 countries to reduce plastic waste. Some countries have implemented bans on single-use plastics, resulting in measurable reductions in plastic waste. The Trash Free Seas Alliance: In collaboration with Ocean Conservancy, this alliance has led to significant clean-up efforts and the development of innovative waste management solutions in several countries. Leadership Provided Leadership for the GPML is provided by UNEP, which coordinates efforts among various stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, and the private sector. Stakeholders Involved Governments: National and local governments committed to implementing policies and regulations to reduce marine litter. Private Sector: Companies, especially those in the packaging and consumer goods industries, that are working on reducing plastic use and improving recycling processes. NGOs and Civil Society: Organizations such as Ocean Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that are involved in advocacy, research, and on-the-ground clean-up efforts. Research Institutions: Universities and research organizations that provide scientific data and innovative solutions for waste management. | Plastic reduction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Edenz India | India | Electronic manufacturer and retailers need to support this effort exploring more islands and make habitation with green culture | N/A | Culture and habitations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA) | France | EXPERTS PATRIMOINES INTERGOUVERNEMENTAL UN GROUP, INDÉPENDANT | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | African Youth International Deveopment Foundation | Nigeria | Prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution | Life below water The Global Goals | Marine debris and nutrient pollution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Innovation pour le Développement et la Protection de l'Environnement | Democratic Republic of the Congo | The creation of income-generating activities such as beekeeping,et la pisciculture,peut non seulement créer de l'emploi pour les riverains mais aussi contribuer au développement et au changement de mentalité. | Promoting beekeeping in areas surrounding the lake and enforcing the law can contributed to change | Preventing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Qauid a Azam University, Islamabad | Pakistan | A transformative action that needs to happen is the implementation of Comprehensive National Plastic Waste Reduction Strategies, led by national governments in partnership with the private sector, local communities, and international organizations. Description: Developing and enforcing national strategies that address plastic pollution through measures such as reducing single-use plastics, improving waste management systems, and promoting recycling and circular economy practices. Examples of Initiatives: 1. Kenya’s Plastic Bag Ban: Kenya implemented one of the world’s strictest bans on plastic bags in 2017, leading to a significant reduction in plastic waste and improved environmental conditions. This initiative has been successful in reducing litter and encouraging the use of alternative materials. 2. European Union Plastics Strategy: The EU’s strategy aims to reduce plastic pollution by introducing measures like bans on single-use plastics, improving waste collection and recycling, and supporting innovation in alternative materials. The strategy has resulted in increased recycling rates and reduced plastic waste entering the marine environment. 3. Citywide Plastic Reduction Programs: Cities like San Francisco and Taipei have implemented comprehensive plastic reduction programs that include bans on single-use plastics, incentives for businesses to reduce plastic use, and public education campaigns. These programs have led to significant reductions in plastic waste and increased recycling rates. Leadership and Stakeholders: National governments lead these strategies with collaboration from private sector companies (for material alternatives and waste management), local communities (for behavior change and local action), and international organizations (for guidance, funding, and best practices). Ways of Collaboration: Governments work with the private sector to develop and implement regulations and incentives, engage local communities through awareness and education programs, and partner with international organizations to share best practices and receive support for policy development and implementation. By promoting the implementation of comprehensive national plastic waste reduction strategies at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, the focus can be placed on coordinated actions to prevent and reduce marine pollution from land-based sources effectively. | 1. The Plastic Pollution Coalition Description: A global alliance working to reduce plastic pollution and its impacts through advocacy, research, and public engagement. Evidence of Results: The Coalition has successfully advocated for bans on single-use plastics in various cities and countries. For example, its efforts contributed to the implementation of plastic bag bans in cities like Seattle and San Francisco. The Coalition’s campaigns have also raised awareness and led to increased public and corporate support for plastic reduction. Leadership and Stakeholders: Led by a network of NGOs, activists, and policy advocates, including organizations like Surfrider Foundation and Break Free From Plastic. Stakeholders include local governments, businesses, and community groups. Ways of Collaboration: The Coalition coordinates with local and national governments to support policy changes, partners with businesses to promote sustainable practices, and engages with the public through educational campaigns and events. 2. The Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) Description: A multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at addressing marine litter and plastic pollution through coordinated global actions and knowledge sharing. Evidence of Results: GPML has facilitated international cooperation on plastic waste management, resulting in improved waste management practices in participating countries. It has also supported the development of national action plans and enhanced regional cooperation on marine litter. Leadership and Stakeholders: Coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with participation from governments, NGOs, academia, and industry partners. Ways of Collaboration: The GPML provides a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, develop joint strategies, and implement projects focused on reducing marine litter. It supports capacity-building and technical assistance for countries developing and implementing waste management strategies. 3. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Initiative Description: This initiative aims to redesign the global plastics system by promoting a circular economy approach to plastic use and disposal. Evidence of Results: The initiative has driven significant changes in the plastics industry, including commitments from major companies to reduce plastic use and increase recycling rates. It has also influenced policy developments, such as extended producer responsibility schemes and plastic bans. Leadership and Stakeholders: Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with companies, governments, and NGOs. Notable partners include Unilever, Coca-Cola, and the World Economic Forum. Ways of Collaboration: The initiative works with companies to develop and implement circular economy practices, partners with governments to support policy changes, and engages with NGOs to raise awareness and drive public support. 4. The Clean Seas Campaign Description: UNEP’s global campaign aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution through policy advocacy, public engagement, and partnerships. Evidence of Results: The Clean Seas Campaign has led to more than 60 countries committing to national action plans to reduce plastic pollution. The campaign has also driven significant media coverage and public awareness, contributing to policy changes and plastic bans. Leadership and Stakeholders: Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with participation from governments, NGOs, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: The campaign promotes collaboration between governments and the private sector to develop and implement policies, supports public awareness campaigns, and engages with international organizations to drive global action on plastic pollution. These initiatives demonstrate new approaches and partnerships that have successfully supported the reduction of marine pollution from land-based sources, offering valuable examples for accelerating the implementation of SDG 14. | Pollution Mitigation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Burundi Ecoclimate vision | Burundi | Promoting watershed management program and reforestation | Protecting river bassins see | Use of organic And Resilient Agriculture | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Excelodey Enterprise | Nigeria | Developing and adopting a global target and framework, Pollution reduction, promote proper waste management | Supporting sustainable economic development, improve human health and wellbeing, reduction in pollution | Mitigation, Source to sea | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA)/ACAEPB | France | PRESIDENT CEO FOUNDER UN SCIENTIFIC ECONOMIC ENERGY SOCIAL MEDIA ENVIRONNEMENT LEGAL GROUP | PRESIDENT CEO FOUNDER UN SCIENTIFIC ECONOMIC ENERGY SOCIAL MEDIA ENVIRONNEMENT LEGAL GROUP | EXPERT PROFESSOR OCEAN GLOBAL ACADEMY | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Humanity For The World (HFTW) | France | 1. Strengthening environmental regulation policies: - Implement strict regulations to reduce the discharge of pollutants into rivers and oceans. This includes industrial waste, wastewater and agricultural chemicals. Example: in Martinique, the Office de l'Eau (ODE) has set up several awareness-raising and information campaigns via the audiovisual media to encourage the proper channelling of the region's wastewater. In collaboration with the local authorities (EPECI, CTM, French State bodies), the ODE offers financial assistance to individuals and businesses to bring their wastewater treatment and disposal systems up to regulatory standards. | Humanity For The World (HFTW) is an organisation based in Martinique that is actively involved in democratising the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on all social networks by translating the UN's messages into videos and images illustrating good practice or raising awareness on the subject. A kakemono setting out the sustainable development goals in the regional language (Creole) has been made available to the local population at promotional events. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 "Aquatic life" was the subject of a radio programme as part of a partnership between the Martinique Nord Media media and Humanity For The World (HFTW) to raise awareness and inform the local population on the subject. | Marine conservation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | REACHOUT SALONE | Sierra Leone | The specific purpose is to protect the massive degraded forest corridors through afforestation, conservation with the promotion of economic livelihood activities | Identification of drivers of deforestation, encroachment along the forest corridors of Kondembaia. Improved Capacity of vulnerable groups on both innovation and business skills Community Stakeholders are well abreast with project objectives | Technical field capacity on Nursery establishment and Business skills for vulnerable youths and women | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Negocios Industriales Real NIRSA S.A. | Ecuador | substantial improvement of comprehensive solid waste management systems by government entities. | In Ecuador, a strengthening process for optimal solid waste management in small businesses was developed a few years ago, through the SDG 14 working group, by UN GC. | waste management, environmental education | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Organization for the Fight Against Narcotics, Prohibited Drinks, Smoking and Alcoholism (OLCOS) | Burundi | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | REPAOC: Network of West African NGO Platforms | Senegal | To set up inter-country surveillance mechanisms and logistics to prevent marine pollution of all kinds from land-based activities in the Gulf of Guinéa | Oceans are not dumps | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Yerima Balla international education | Nigeria | Research and statistics on | Cooperation and justice | Cooperation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Wright, Butler & Co | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | A transformative action needed is the implementation of a Global Plastics Reduction Agreement. This agreement should be led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with member states, industry leaders, and environmental organizations. It would establish legally binding targets for reducing plastic production and waste, promote circular economy practices, and enhance waste management infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. The agreement would also encourage innovation in alternative materials and strengthen international cooperation to prevent plastic pollution from reaching marine environments. | One effective initiative is the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML). Evidence of Results Achieved: • GPML has facilitated global and regional actions that improved waste management systems and reduced marine litter through collaborative projects and knowledge-sharing. Leadership Provided: • Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which coordinates and supports global efforts to tackle marine litter. Stakeholders Involved: • Governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: • The GPML promotes partnerships through joint initiatives, workshops, and data sharing, enhancing policy development and implementation strategies across different regions. | Marine Pollution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | IJEOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE OLD PEOPLE | Nigeria | PREVENTION PROJECTS | PREVENTION MEASURES | POLLUTION PREVENTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | The Bharat Scouts Guides WOSM World Organisation of Scout Movement WWF Youngo Indian youth for climate network UNICEF | India | Transformative Action: Zero-Waste Coastal Cities Initiative Action: Implement a "Zero-Waste Coastal Cities Initiative" to reduce land-based pollution by promoting waste management and recycling systems in coastal urban areas. Who Should Lead: 1. Local Governments: Implement and enforce waste management policies. 2. Private Sector: Develop and support innovative waste reduction technologies. 3. MNGOs: Raise awareness and provide community support. Expected Outcomes: - Reduced Pollution: Lower levels of marine pollution from land-based sources. -Improved Waste Management: Enhanced recycling and waste reduction in coastal cities. Promoting this action at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference will demonstrate effective strategies for reducing marine pollution through improved waste management practices. | Name of Initiative/Approach: Coastal Waste Reduction Program New Approaches: - Community Engagement: Involve local communities and youth, including scouts, in waste management. - Partnerships: Collaborate with NGOs like WWF and Youngo for innovative waste solutions. Results Achieved: - Pollution Reduction: Notable decrease in marine pollution. - Community Involvement: Increased local participation in waste management. Leadership and Stakeholders: - Leadership: Local governments, Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). - Stakeholders: The Bharat Scouts & Guides, WWF, Youngo. Collaboration: - Educational Campaigns: Run awareness programs with scouting groups. - Innovative Solutions: Partner with WWF for technology development. Evidence: - Reduced Pollution: Lower pollution levels in coastal areas. - Positive Feedback: Increased community engagement and improved waste practices. | Waste Reduction, Pollution Control | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Ecoclimat vision sierra Leone | Sierra Leone | The marine pollution is effecting our country | Like the idea is very good to impact it | The pollution in our country is great | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | LIPOR - - Municipalities Association for Sustainable Waste Management of Greater Porto | Portugal | Waste Free Oceans, pilot projects, Bubble barrier, cleanless campaigns, environmental awareness, waste characterization/ composition (beaches and oceans), etc. | I gave some examples for the previous panels - Waste free oceans, communication campaigns, the waste production in the boats/ tourism impact, etc | Zero Waste philosofy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Africa Sustainable Climate and Environment Foundation (ASCEF) | Ghana | Marine pollution is endangering to the health and vitality of our oceans and marine ecosystems and poses as a major source of concern globally due to the fact that it affects multiple sections of society such as the environment, economy and culture. The educational sector, particularly teachers play a pivotal role in influencing the attitudes, values, and behaviours of the future generation, thus establishing their significance as key participants in this endeavour. Teachers may help to create a generation of environmentally conscious people who are devoted to protecting the oceans by fostering a sense of ocean literacy in their students . Currently, educational initiatives targeting plastic pollution is mostly carried out by external stakeholders such as individual researchers and activists, NGO’s and activist groups who visit schools, give talks and engage in activities centred around the issue of plastic pollution, helping to diversify the curriculum and incorporating information pertaining to real-life situations beyond the confines of the classroom. | Marine plastic debris has been a persistent issue for years, yet it has recently attracted global attention due to concerns about its detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem. In response, several nations have initiated policies and measures to tackle this concern (UNEP, 2022). In this vein, Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) has pioneered a compressive National Plastics Management Policy (NPMP). This policy is designed to direct actions along the entire value chain of plastic—from production to disposal—and aims to curtail, if not eradicate, plastic pollution in Ghana. The NPMP serves as a guideline for governmental operations, industries, and other stakeholders involved in various stages of plastic usage, addressing the environmental and health hazards presented by plastics (NPMP, 2020). The NPMP primarily hinges on four pivotal areas to guarantee efficient plastic management and foster socio-economic growth (NPMP, 2020): (1) Behavioural change, (2) Strategic planning and cross-sectoral collaboration, (3) Resource mobilization towards a Circular Economy, and (4) Good governance, inclusiveness and shared accountability. One of such initiatives is by Africa Sustainable Climate and Environmental Foundation, an NGO in Ghana which occasionally gives talks in schools about marine pollution, its sources and life cycle of plastic products and seeking to inspire behavioural change; these classroom discussions are then complemented with beach clean-ups to have students experience the scale of plastic pollution first-hand. | Marine Pollution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Afrique Esperance NGO | Benin | The acceleration of CSO activities in prevention and the promotion of good practices around marine and coastal ecosystems must be revitalized. All-out health campaigns as declared in Senegal for example by the New President who aims for a public health operation every first Saturday of the month. In Benin, several associations of young volunteers already do this every weekend and the residues removed are used to be transformed through the circular economy. | Clean beach for everyone, Initiative managed by the students association | Marine pollution - Recycling - circular economy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, INTEC | Dominican Republic | One transformative action that can significantly impact the prevention and reduction of marine pollution from land-based activities, including addressing the issue of massive sargassum influxes in the Caribbean, is the establishment of an Integrated Coastal and Watershed Management (ICWM) Program. This program should be promoted and led by a coalition of coastal nations, regional organizations, and relevant UN bodies. This will include: - Address pollution sources from both land and sea by managing coastal and watershed areas as interconnected systems. - Implement measures to reduce nutrient runoff, which contributes to the growth of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean's new sargassum belt. - Involve national and local governments, environmental organizations, agricultural sectors, urban planners, and local communities in decision-making processes. - Develop coordinated policies and regulations that govern land-use practices, waste management, and water quality standards. - Promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that minimize nutrient runoff, such as precision farming, organic farming, and the use of cover crops. - Implement buffer zones and wetlands to filter runoff before it reaches coastal waters. - Enhance urban and industrial waste management systems to prevent pollutants from entering waterways. - Promote recycling, waste reduction, and the proper disposal of hazardous materials. - Establish robust monitoring systems to track water quality and sources of pollution in real-time. - Facilitate data sharing among stakeholders to enable timely responses and adaptive management strategies. - Conduct awareness campaigns to educate the public about the impacts of land-based pollution on marine ecosystems. - Engage local communities in conservation efforts and pollution prevention initiatives. Regarding the Impact on Sargassum Influxes, by addressing the root causes of nutrient pollution, the ICWM Program can help mitigate the conditions that lead to massive sargassum blooms in the Atlantic Ocean. This will not only reduce the environmental and economic impacts of sargassum influxes in the Caribbean but also contribute to the overall health and resilience of marine and coastal ecosystems globally | 1. The Caribbean Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAPMaLi) - Initiative/Approach: A regional strategy developed by the Caribbean Environment Programme (CEP) to tackle marine litter in the Caribbean through coordinated actions and partnerships. - Results Achieved: Implementation of marine litter management projects in several Caribbean countries. Increased public awareness and community engagement in marine litter prevention and clean-up activities. Strengthened regional cooperation and policy harmonization on marine litter issues. - Leadership Provided: CEP, UNEP. - Stakeholders Involved: Caribbean governments, regional organizations, NGOs, local communities, and private sector partners. • Ways of Collaboration: Coordinating regional efforts and sharing best practices for marine litter management. Supporting national and community-level projects to prevent and reduce marine litter. Facilitating public awareness campaigns and educational programs. 2. Sargassum Gubernamental Pannel in Dominican Republic - Initiative/Approach: A national initiative to manage sargassum influxes in the Dominican Republic. - Results Achieved: Enhanced national coordination and data sharing to manage the impacts of sargassum influxes an development of guidelines and best practices for sargassum management and utilization. - Leadership Provided: Dominican Goverment - Stakeholders Involved: Academic institutions, government agencies, environmental organizations, and local communities in Dominican Republic - Ways of Collaboration: Coordinating response efforts across the country. Engaging local communities in sargassum collection and utilization initiatives. Research project integrating the Network of Universities for Sargassum Research These initiatives have demonstrated success through a combination of policy changes, public awareness, capacity building, and national and regional cooperation. | Collaborative Governance, Science-Based Strategies, Public Engagement, Policy Integration, Sargassum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | World Environment Council | India | Transformative Action: Implementing Comprehensive Marine Pollution Monitoring and Reduction Programs Action: Governments, in collaboration with international organizations and the private sector, must implement comprehensive marine pollution monitoring and reduction programs focusing on reducing land-based pollution sources, particularly plastics and agricultural runoff. By Whom: National Governments: Establish and enforce regulations to reduce land-based sources of pollution, such as plastics and agricultural runoff, and invest in infrastructure for waste management and water treatment. International Organizations (e.g., UNEP, UNDP): Provide technical and financial support, coordinate international efforts, and facilitate the sharing of best practices and technologies. Private Sector: Innovate and invest in sustainable packaging, waste reduction technologies, and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Local Communities and NGOs: Engage in grassroots efforts to reduce pollution, promote public awareness campaigns, and participate in monitoring and cleanup activities. Reason for Promotion at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference: Comprehensive monitoring programs will provide the data needed to identify pollution sources, assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and inform policy decisions. Reduction programs targeting land-based pollution will address one of the largest sources of marine pollution, leading to healthier marine ecosystems and improved human health. Promoting this action at the UN Ocean Conference will foster global commitment and coordinated efforts, leveraging resources and expertise to tackle marine pollution effectively. Examples of Initiatives to Highlight: Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) Approach: A global partnership to reduce marine litter through the implementation of the Honolulu Strategy, involving various stakeholders in prevention, reduction, and management efforts. Results Achieved: Enhanced international collaboration, development of regional action plans, and increased public awareness and policy actions to reduce marine litter. Leadership Provided: Led by UNEP with participation from governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: Multi-stakeholder partnerships, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building initiatives. Clean Seas Campaign Approach: A global campaign by UNEP to engage governments, businesses, and citizens in the fight against marine plastic pollution. Results Achieved: Commitments from over 60 countries to reduce single-use plastics and implement waste management strategies, increased public awareness, and corporate pledges to reduce plastic usage. Leadership Provided: UNEP, with support from national governments, corporations, and civil society. Ways of Collaboration: Public-private partnerships, community engagement, and advocacy campaigns. The Ocean Cleanup | Proposed Theme: Preventing and Significantly Reducing Marine Pollution of All Kinds, Particularly from Land-Based Activities Several new approaches and partnerships have demonstrated significant progress in supporting the accelerated implementation of SDG 14 by preventing and reducing marine pollution, especially from land-based activities. Below are examples of initiatives that highlight successful strategies, evidence of results, leadership, stakeholder involvement, and collaboration methods. 1. Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) Initiative/Approach: GPML is a multi-stakeholder partnership that seeks to address marine litter by implementing the Honolulu Strategy, which includes prevention, reduction, and management efforts. Evidence of Results Achieved: GPML has facilitated the development of regional action plans, supported capacity-building workshops, and promoted the adoption of policies to reduce marine litter. Leadership Provided: Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with broad participation from governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. Stakeholders Involved: National governments, international organizations, local communities, NGOs, and industry representatives. Ways of Collaboration: GPML fosters multi-stakeholder collaboration through joint initiatives, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action plans. 2. Clean Seas Campaign Initiative/Approach: The Clean Seas Campaign by UNEP aims to engage governments, businesses, and citizens in reducing marine plastic pollution by eliminating single-use plastics and improving waste management practices. Evidence of Results Achieved: Over 60 countries have committed to reducing single-use plastics, numerous corporations have pledged to decrease plastic usage, and public awareness has significantly increased. Leadership Provided: UNEP leads the campaign with support from national governments, corporations, and civil society organizations. Stakeholders Involved: Governments, businesses, NGOs, and the general public. Ways of Collaboration: Public-private partnerships, community engagement, advocacy, and policy development. 3. The Ocean Cleanup Initiative/Approach: The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization that develops advanced technologies to remove plastic from the oceans and intercept it in rivers before it reaches the sea. Evidence of Results Achieved: Successful deployment of cleanup systems in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, effective interception of plastic waste in major rivers, and heightened global awareness of marine plastic pollution. Leadership Provided: Led by Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup. Stakeholders Involved: Engineers, scientists, environmental organizations, government agencies, and private donors. Ways of Collaboration: Technological innovation, partnerships with governments and corporations, and public education campaigns. 4. Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) Initiative/Approach: GPA addresses the impacts of land-based activities on the marine environment, focusing on pollution from sources such as sewage, chemicals, and plastics. Evidence of Results Achieved: Implementation of national action plans, reduction of pollutant loads in targeted areas, and increased capacity for integrated coastal management. Leadership Provided: Coordinated by UNEP with participation from member states and relevant stakeholders. Stakeholders Involved: National and local governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and civil society. Ways of Collaboration: GPA promotes integrated approaches, capacity-building activities, and the development of region-specific action plans. | Awareness Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Tobacco Free Portfolios | United States of America | Cigarette filters and single-use vaping products should be banned as they are the most littered item on the planet and top contributor to ocean plastic pollution. We suggest including the topic of ocean plastic and single use plastic waste and raise awareness and policy to reduce/eliminate these products globally. | Eliminate cigarette filters | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | HOPE FOR HUMANITY OUTREACH (HOF-HO) | Cameroon | Transformative Action: Global Plastics Treaty Who should take the lead: United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA): As the world's highest-level decision-making body on the environment, UNEA can spearhead the development and implementation of a global plastics treaty. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC): A dedicated body should be established to draft and negotiate the treaty. Member States: Commit to participating actively in the negotiations and implementing the treaty's provisions. Why this action is crucial: Comprehensive approach: A global plastics treaty can address the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production to disposal. Global cooperation: A unified framework will ensure consistent regulations and prevent plastic waste shifting between countries. Investment in alternatives: The treaty can promote research and development of sustainable materials and packaging solutions. Circular economy: A focus on reuse, recycling, and recovery can reduce plastic waste and create jobs. | New Approaches to Preventing Marine Pollution 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) • Approach: Making producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including waste management. • Evidence of Results: Countries like Germany have successfully implemented EPR for packaging, leading to increased recycling rates and reduced waste. • Leadership: Governments, industry associations, and environmental organizations. • Stakeholders: Producers, retailers, consumers, and waste management companies. • Collaboration: Public-private partnerships and policy development. 2. Circular Economy Initiatives • Approach: Designing products and systems to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. • Evidence of Results: The Namé recycling Cameroon has promoted the circular economy concept, leading to innovative solutions in various sectors. • Leadership: Businesses, governments, and NGOs. • Stakeholders: Industry, consumers, and waste management companies. • Collaboration: Industry-led initiatives, research collaborations, and policy support. 3. Community-Based Coastal Cleanup Initiatives • Approach: Engaging local communities in cleaning up coastal areas and preventing pollution. • Evidence of Results: Numerous coastal cleanup events have removed tons of waste from beaches and raised awareness. • Leadership: NGOs, community groups, and volunteers. • Stakeholders: Local communities, businesses, and government agencies. • Collaboration: Partnerships between organizations and volunteer mobilization. | Marine pollution , Land-based pollution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Organization of the Fight against Narcotics, Prohibited Drinks, Smoking and Alcoholism (OLCOS) | Burundi | Not now | Not now | Not now | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | God's Arm Global Foundation | Nigeria | Legal Sanctioning for Ocean Street Sustainabilities | CSO Ocean Intellectual Consciousness | Managers of Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Katja Vaulio Ltd | Finland | There must be a global law which will reduce the production of plastic and control recycling, and make some restrictions to the use of plastic. | I don´t know if there has been any new ways of working. There are several projects who are collecting the marine litter or trying to reduce marine pollution, but too little and scattered. | law, reduction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Major Group of Children and Youth | Burundi | Implementation of a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Action: Establish and implement a binding global treaty specifically aimed at preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution from plastics, particularly originating from land-based activities. Lead Actors: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in collaboration with national governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society organizations. Rationale: Plastic pollution is a major and growing problem, with significant impacts on marine ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. A global treaty can provide a comprehensive framework for managing plastic waste, reducing plastic production, and fostering innovative solutions. Key Components: International Agreement: Develop and adopt a legally binding treaty with specific targets for reducing plastic production and improving waste management practices. Include provisions for banning or restricting single-use plastics and promoting alternatives. National Action Plans: Require countries to develop and implement national action plans aligned with the treaty's goals, including strategies for reducing plastic use, improving recycling, and managing plastic waste. Waste Management Infrastructure: Invest in and upgrade waste management infrastructure, especially in developing countries, to better handle plastic waste and prevent leakage into marine environments. Monitoring and Reporting: Establish global and regional monitoring systems to track plastic pollution levels, assess the effectiveness of the treaty, and ensure compliance. Require regular reporting by member states on progress and challenges. Public Awareness and Education: Promote global campaigns to raise awareness about plastic pollution and encourage behavior change at the individual and community levels. Support educational programs on the impacts of plastic pollution and sustainable alternatives. Research and Innovation: Fund research into alternative materials, recycling technologies, and innovative solutions for reducing plastic pollution. Foster collaboration between scientists, industry, and governments to drive innovation. Examples of Successful Initiatives: The UN Environment Assembly's Resolution on Marine Plastic Pollution: Goal: Address marine plastic pollution through international cooperation and action. Results: Increased international attention and commitment to tackling plastic pollution, with ongoing discussions towards a comprehensive global agreement. Leadership: UNEP, supported by member states. The European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive: Goal: Reduce the impact of single-use plastics on the environment. Results: Ban on certain single-use plastic items, requirements for product design and waste management. Leadership: European Commission and EU member states. By promoting the establishment of a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, stakeholders can drive coordinated and effective action to address one of the most pressing environmental issues affecting the oceans. | Here are a few examples of new approaches and partnerships that have proven effective in preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution, particularly from land-based activities: 1. The Plastic Pollution Coalition Description: The Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and its impacts on humans, animals, and the environment. Evidence of Results: Influential in advancing policies and legislation to reduce plastic use, such as bans on single-use plastics in various regions. Successful advocacy campaigns that have raised public awareness and driven behavioral changes. Leadership Provided: Founded by a network of NGOs, scientists, and activists. Stakeholders Involved: NGOs (e.g., Surfrider Foundation, Ocean Conservancy) Government agencies Businesses Academic institutions Ways of Collaboration: Advocacy for plastic reduction policies and bans. Public education campaigns and community engagement. Support for legislative and regulatory changes. 2. The Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) Description: The GPML is an initiative that promotes international cooperation and action to tackle marine litter, with a focus on reducing plastic pollution. Evidence of Results: Development of global frameworks and best practices for managing marine litter. Enhanced collaboration among countries and organizations to share knowledge and resources. Leadership Provided: Coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Stakeholders Involved: National governments International organizations (e.g., UNEP, World Bank) NGOs and community groups Ways of Collaboration: Creation of regional action plans and policy frameworks. Technical support and capacity building for member countries. Sharing of data and best practices on marine litter management. 3. The Clean Seas Campaign Description: The Clean Seas Campaign, launched by UNEP, aims to reduce marine plastic pollution through global and national actions. Evidence of Results: Increased commitments from governments to reduce plastic pollution, including national action plans and bans on single-use plastics. Raised public awareness and engagement on the issue of marine plastic pollution. Leadership Provided: Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Stakeholders Involved: National governments International organizations Private sector (e.g., retailers, manufacturers) Civil society organizations Ways of Collaboration: National and regional pledges to reduce plastic pollution. Public campaigns and educational programs. Partnerships with businesses to reduce plastic use and improve waste management. 4. The European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan Description: The Circular Economy Action Plan is part of the EU's broader strategy to transition to a circular economy, focusing on reducing waste and pollution, including marine litter. Evidence of Results: Implementation of regulations to reduce single-use plastics and improve recycling. Promotion of product design for recyclability and waste reduction. Leadership Provided: European Commission and EU member states. Stakeholders Involved: EU institutions National governments Stakeholders Involved: EU institutions National governments Businesses and industry associations NGOs Ways of Collaboration: Enacting regulations and directives on plastic waste and recycling. Supporting research and innovation for sustainable product design. Promoting public and private sector partnerships to advance circular economy principles. These initiatives highlight effective new approaches and partnerships that have contributed to reducing marine pollution from land-based activities, demonstrating the importance of global, regional, and local cooperation in tackling this critical issue. | Pollution Reduction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | University of Cape Coast | Ghana | A transformative action to address marine pollution from land-based activities is the establishment of a "Global Plastic Pollution Reduction Fund", led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with national governments, major industrial stakeholders, and international NGOs. This fund would focus on developing and implementing national and regional action plans, enhancing waste management infrastructure, supporting innovation in alternative materials, funding public awareness campaigns, and promoting corporate responsibility through extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. By providing financial and technical resources, this initiative aims to significantly reduce plastic pollution, improve waste management systems, and drive global efforts towards a cleaner marine environment, making it a crucial action for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. | The "Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML)" exemplifies effective new approaches to reducing marine pollution, particularly from land-based sources, by fostering global coordination and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the GPML has successfully supported initiatives such as the “Clean Seas Campaign,” which has driven countries to adopt national action plans and ban single-use plastics. This partnership involves national governments, international organizations, the private sector, and local communities, working together on joint projects, policy development, and public awareness campaigns. The GPML’s coordinated efforts have resulted in improved waste management practices, innovative solutions, and enhanced global policies, showcasing a powerful model for accelerating progress towards SDG 14. | 1. Plastic Pollution Mitigation 2. Land-Based Pollution Control | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Thalas Ocean | France | We have to priorise the pollution catches in the rivers and costal areas. Some solutions exist like BUBBLE BRIDGE or POLLUSTOCK | The major sponsors and the countries have to reduce the help to pelagic actions and increase the support on coastal and rivers actions. | Education - Estuary actions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | High Ambition Climate Collective | United States of America | Co-funded and accelerated port energy and infrastructure projects to enable ports to pursue comprehensive climate action across mitigation (decarbonization), adaptation and resilience. | The High Ambition Climate Collective's HACC Ports initiative is tackling decarbonization of the energy sector via ports, which are critical nodes in our global supply chains and also major contributors to the port and shipping industry's outsized emissions footprint. We can not and will not achieve decarbonization of the shipping industry on a Paris-aligned pathway, let alone on the IMO's 2023 revised GHG Reduction Strategy for Ships, without significant support for port climate action (landside infrastructure and energy development). Our Collective for zero-emission and climate-positive ports (HACC Ports) is a collaborative, solutions-oriented network of port policymakers, industry partners and community leaders working to advance climate-positive ports and shipping by motivating change from within our port policymaking institutions. Reflecting on our first convening and workshop, Commissioner Kristin Ang, President of the Port of Tacoma Commission and Managing Member of the Northwest Seaport Alliance said: "I consider the HACC Ports workshop to be an invaluable experience. Over the course of two days, I deepened my understanding of the intersection between environmental stewardship and economic development within our industry. Engaging with leaders from diverse backgrounds—including the US Coast Guard, fellow port commissioners, engineers, grant writers, clean energy companies, and Blue Economy experts—offered valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration. The inaugural convening has left me even more inspired to drive positive change in our industry. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the organizers and fellow participants for fostering a collaborative and impactful environment." We are excited to continue our work by expanding globally, helping these critical stakeholders cooperate and collaborate to advance high ambition climate action at ports around the world and thereby reduce marine pollution and the maritime industry's pollution at large. | port leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | BLOOM Association | France | Guarantee a reduction in the environmental impact of plastic products over their entire life cycle by preventing their abandonment, loss and dumping at sea. The amount of plastic waste dispersed in its waters today is estimated at nearly 200 million tons. Between 9 and 23 million tons are added every year, and this figure could rise to 53 million tons a year by 2040 if strong measures are not taken to counter this phenomenon. The origins of plastic waste discharged into the ocean are diverse, but the fishing industry plays an important role: 10% of this debris is thought to come from lost or abandoned fishing gear. In addition to the impact on marine life of the so called "ghost fishing" (i.e. the unintentional killing of marine animals caught in abandoned fishing gear), this debris also degrades in the form of microplastics, contributing to the pollution of ecosystems. Abandoned and lost Fishing Aggregating Devices used in tuna fisheries are a case in point to illustrate the impact of ghost fishing gears on marine wildlife and habitats. FADs are a massive source of marine pollution, as it is estimated that up to 90% of them are abandoned or lost at sea (Churchill, 2021), ending up stranded, sometimes in marine protected areas, or entangled in fragile coastal reefs (Maufroy et al., 2015). These abandoned FADs lead to the unintentional killing of marine animals that get entangled in the nets and ropes that are part of their structure o and can also degrade to microplastic, while their electronic components (geo-localized buoys and sonars) contribute to electronic marine waste. OUR DEMANDS Launch an ambitious plan to minimize the creation of plastic waste, promoting the marketing of reusable and repairable products, taking into account their entire life cycle. Extend the sales ban to all disposable plastic products, which in Europe currently applies only to certain products such as straws and disposable cutlery. Set up a system to identify and monitor fishing gear in order to prevent and detect pollution, abandonment, loss and discharge at sea. Support the adoption of an ambitious international treaty to combat plastic pollution, particularly that caused by "ghost fishing gear". | Plastic, ghost fishing gear | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Yes | Nigeria | Mobilisation and sensitisation of communities on human and environmental hygiene. Littering of all sorts, paper, pouring of oil/crude and waste, open deification both on water and land that might find its ways into the water. Proper awareness creation on WASH is key to communities involved. | Prevention and reducing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Marine Regions Forum (based at the Research Institute for Sustainability - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, RIFS) | Germany | Challenges such as plastic pollution can only be tackled through a collaborative approach, bringing together a diversity of stakeholders and actors for joint action. In the case of plastic, it requires the inclusion of the plastic industry, besides policy, society, and other private industry. It must also be acknowledged that despite being a minor producer of plastic waste or carbon emissions, marine regions, for example the Western Indian Ocean region, are susceptible to the impacts of these, and in some cases disproportionately affected. The complexity and diversity of the situation calls for strengthened regional cooperation as well as country-specific interventions, such as through regional policy, improved national legislation, community actions, and a global shift towards a circular economy. Combating plastic pollution involves collaboration between diverse actors in marine regions and the plastics industry, emphasising behavioural changes and considering economic implications. Pollution control and nature-based solutions, such as constructed wetlands, are effective measures, requiring stakeholder engagement and policy frameworks. | Regional cooperation / collaboration | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Groupement Agro-pastoral pour le développement de yongoro | Central African Republic | Mise en place des mesures pour sanctionner les Organisation pollueurs | Implantation des activités de développement économique social et durable de renforcement des capacités des communautés locales a la base et les ONG nationale œuvrant dans les domaines | Prévention et a travers les sanction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | World Muslim Congress | Pakistan | ### Transformative Action: Establishing a Global Plastic Pollution Reduction Pact **Action:** Create a Global Plastic Pollution Reduction Pact that commits countries to specific targets for reducing plastic waste and enhancing waste management practices. **Responsible Entities:** This initiative should be led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with national governments, industry stakeholders, and NGOs. #### Rationale: Marine pollution, particularly from plastics, poses a significant threat to ocean health. A binding agreement can drive concerted action and accountability among nations to tackle this urgent issue. #### Key Components: 1. **National Action Plans:** Require countries to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce plastic production, consumption, and waste. 2. **Investment in Waste Management:** Promote investments in sustainable waste management and recycling infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. 3. **Public Awareness Campaigns:** Launch global campaigns to educate communities about the impacts of plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. #### Promotion at the Conference: Highlight successful regional efforts, such as the **European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive**, as models for global action. Encourage member states to commit to the pact and share best practices. By uniting countries under a common goal, this initiative can lead to significant reductions in marine pollution, protecting ocean ecosystems and promoting sustainable practices. | ### Initiative: The Clean Seas Campaign **Overview:** The Clean Seas Campaign, launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), aims to combat marine plastic pollution by promoting global commitments to reduce plastic waste. #### Key Elements: - **Leadership:** Led by UNEP, the campaign mobilizes governments, businesses, and civil society to take action against plastic pollution. - **Stakeholders Involved:** - **Governments:** Participating countries that commit to reducing plastic waste. - **NGOs:** Organizations such as Ocean Conservancy and WWF. - **Businesses:** Corporations adopting sustainable practices and reducing plastic use. - **Local Communities:** Engaged in cleanup efforts and awareness campaigns. #### New Approaches/Partnerships: 1. **Global Commitment Framework:** Encouraging countries to sign commitments to reduce single-use plastics and enhance waste management systems. 2. **Public-Private Partnerships:** Collaborating with businesses to innovate alternatives to plastic and improve recycling technologies. 3. **Community Engagement Programs:** Mobilizing local communities for beach cleanups and educational initiatives about reducing plastic use. #### Evidence of Results Achieved: - **Increased National Commitments:** Over 60 countries have joined the campaign, committing to various measures to reduce plastic pollution. - **Awareness and Education:** Significant increases in public awareness about the impacts of plastic waste on marine ecosystems, leading to behavioral changes in communities. - **Policy Development:** The campaign has influenced the development of national and regional policies aimed at reducing plastic production and consumption. #### Ways of Collaboration: - **Workshops and Training:** Providing resources and training for local governments and communities to implement effective waste management strategies. - **Data Sharing Initiatives:** Collaborating on research and data collection to monitor plastic pollution and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. - **Advocacy Networks:** Building coalitions among stakeholders to advocate for stronger policies and practices to combat marine pollution. ### Conclusion: The Clean Seas Campaign exemplifies a comprehensive approach to preventing marine pollution through collaboration across sectors, fostering commitments that support the implementation of SDG 14 and promote healthier oceans. | **Pollution Mitigation** **Waste Reduction** | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Individual from India | India | Plastic beads nano particles must not be emerged use of technology to detect ocean health and nano particles a seperate conservative zone for species should be there Ocean laws should be adopted ammended time to time if required | I think the legally binding treaties will help to achieve the target | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation | China | One transformative action that stands out in addressing the challenge of marine pollution, especially from land-based sources, is the "Peoples vs. Plastics" project led by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF). This initiative was launched in response to the global call for action on plastic pollution, aligning well with the theme of World Earth Day 2024, "Planet vs. Plastics," and aims to foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. The "Peoples vs. Plastics" project focuses on several key actions to combat plastic pollution. First, it organizes clean-up activities along rivers and coastal areas. As of June 8, 2024, the "People vs. Plastics" project has achieved significant progress nationwide. The initiative has successfully conducted events at 63 locations across more than 40 cities, with a total of 2,057 participants. These efforts have collectively removed 3,900 kilograms of trash, making a substantial contribution to reducing plastic pollution. This hands-on approach not only cleans up crucial habitats but also raises awareness about the impact of plastic pollution. Second, the project has actively engaged in community education on the dangers of plastic pollution. By conducting outreach programs in various neighborhoods, it has helped local residents understand the severe environmental consequences of plastic waste. This educational effort is crucial in changing behaviors and promoting sustainable practices. Third, the CBCGDF has participated in / actively contributed to the four key meetings of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on drafting a legally binding international instrument to address plastic pollution, including its marine component. This involvement highlights their commitment to influencing global policy and creating systemic changes. Additionally, the project has taken legal action against excessive packaging by major companies, such as those involved in mooncake packaging in China. These legal efforts, along with supporting public interest litigation against six food delivery companies for their over-packaging practices, have contributed to the implementation of "green consumption rights" and policies restricting the use of disposable utensils in cities like Shanghai and Beijing. These policies are expected to significantly reduce plastic waste, with an estimated annual decrease of several thousand tons of plastic trash. The "Peoples vs. Plastics" project demonstrates a multifaceted approach to reducing plastic pollution, combining community action, policy advocacy, and legal measures. It serves as a good example for how local and global efforts can effectively address the challenges of marine and coastal pollution from land-based plastic pollution. ———————— Reference: Reduce and pick plastics reduce marine pollution https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/reduce-and-pick-plastics-reduce-marine-pollution Celebrating World Environment Day 2023: CBCGDF’s Efforts in BeatPlasticPollution via Urging Takeouts to Reduce Waste of Disposable Utensils http://www.cbcgdf.org/English/NewsShow/5007/23427.html Picking up plastic in the rain to protect the river, just for the river to be more beautiful | "Peoples vs. Plastics" in Action https://www.kepuchina.cn/article/articleinfo?business_type=100&classify=0&ar_id=491113 Proposed response template on written submissions prior to INC-3 https://resolutions.unep.org/resolutions/uploads/cbcgdf_a_10082023.pdf | The "Peoples vs. Plastics" project, spearheaded by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), is a pioneering initiative designed to address the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. Launched in alignment with the 2024 World Earth Day theme "Planet vs. Plastics," this project exemplifies an innovative approach to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which focuses on conserving and sustainably managing the oceans, seas, and marine resources. The success of the "Peoples vs. Plastics" project can be attributed to its unique strategies across three key areas: 1. New Ways of Working: The project has embraced a novel approach to mobilizing a diverse range of stakeholders, including the general public, local communities, youth, and women. By making participation accessible and inclusive, it empowers individuals from various backgrounds to take ownership of environmental stewardship. This inclusive model not only broadens the base of support but also integrates environmental governance into everyday life, making the fight against plastic pollution a collective responsibility. Plus, the project made extensive use of social media. For example, it involved categorizing and analyzing collected plastic waste to identify which brands were the most problematic. This information was then shared on social media, tagging the relevant companies and urging them to make improvements. Additionally, through social media, the project mobilized a large number of people to actively participate. 2. Innovative Methods: "Peoples vs. Plastics" combines traditional and innovative methods to combat plastic pollution. The project organizes routine clean-up activities along rivers and coastal areas, a proven strategy for removing plastic waste from critical habitats. However, it also introduces groundbreaking approaches such as environmental public interest litigation. By filing lawsuits against companies for excessive packaging and against food delivery services for defaulting large amounts of single-use cutlery, the project has driven legislative changes in several Chinese cities. These legal actions have transformed the advocacy for plastic reduction into enforceable policies and laws, effectively integrating "plastic reduction" into the legislative framework. 3. New Partnerships: The project has successfully forged new partnerships with local communities and schools. By involving rural women and young people, "Peoples vs. Plastics" taps into grassroots support and fosters a sense of community ownership over environmental issues. These partnerships not only enhance the project’s reach but also ensure that its impacts are felt across various segments of society, from urban centers to rural areas. 4. Actively participating in global plastic pollution governance. For example, we have actively engaged in the past 4 rounds of negotiations on the plastic pollution treaty; and submitted a proposal to INC-3, urging attention to the role of waste-pickers in plastic pollution management and advocating for fairer treatment of these crucial contributors. Overall, the "Peoples vs. Plastics" project stands out as a transformative initiative in the fight against marine pollution. Its innovative approaches in engaging diverse stakeholders, employing both traditional and novel methods, and building meaningful partnerships highlight its effectiveness in advancing SDG 14. By fostering widespread participation and driving systemic change, this project offers a compelling example of how new strategies can make a significant impact on global environmental challenges. ———————————— ———————— Reference: Reduce and pick plastics reduce marine pollution https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/reduce-and-pick-plastics-reduce-marine-pollution Celebrating World Environment Day 2023: CBCGDF’s Efforts in BeatPlasticPollution via Urging Takeouts to Reduce Waste of Disposable Utensils http://www.cbcgdf.org/English/NewsShow/5007/23427.html Picking up plastic in the rain to protect the river, just for the river to be more beautiful | "Peoples vs. Plastics" in Action https://www.kepuchina.cn/article/articleinfo?business_type=100&classify=0&ar_id=491113 Proposed response template on written submissions prior to INC-3 https://resolutions.unep.org/resolutions/uploads/cbcgdf_a_10082023.pdf | Public Participation，Environmental Public Interest Litigation (EPIL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | The Network of Rural Women Producers | Trinidad and Tobago | Advocating for a space to allow farmers to speak for themselves | Land based activities include loss of mangroves and Coral bleaching are areas the farmers can speak on themselves | Mangroves re-planting and Sargassaem innovations what and how they can be useful? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | La Brique | Togo | L'océan sans pollution | L'océan propre | L'océan,un monde sans salubrité | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Human Rights And Forest Brain Africa (Hurifba) | Cameroon | Pour surmonter les défis liés à la pollution marine provenant des activités terrestres, il est crucial d'adopter un Traité Mondial sur les Plastiques. Ce traité établirait des normes internationales strictes pour la gestion des plastiques. Les États Membres des Nations Unies seraient responsables de négocier, ratifier et mettre en œuvre ce traité. Des exemples d'initiatives pertinentes incluent l'Alliance pour la Réduction des Plastiques et la Stratégie de Réduction des Déchets Plastiques de la Côte Ouest des États-Unis. | Clean Seas (ONU)Objectif : Réduction des plastiques à usage unique.Résultats : Engagement de nombreux pays et réduction des déchets plastiques observée.Parties prenantes : PNUE, gouvernements, entreprises, ONG, citoyens.Collaboration : Sensibilisation, politiques de réduction des plastiques.Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP)Objectif : Développement de stratégies nationales pour la gestion des plastiques.Résultats : Meilleure gestion des déchets plastiques dans plusieurs pays.Parties prenantes : Forum économique mondial, gouvernements, secteur privé, ONG.Collaboration : Politiques, innovation, soutien local.Ocean CleanupObjectif : Collecte de plastiques dans les océans.Résultats : Plusieurs tonnes de déchets récupérés grâce aux technologies développées.Parties prenantes : Boyan Slat, fondations, entreprises, bénévoles.Collaboration : Développement technologique, soutien financier.Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)Objectif : Gestion intégrée des zones côtières.Résultats : Réduction de la pollution par des régulations et sensibilisation locales.Parties prenantes : Gouvernements locaux, ONG, communautés côtières.Collaboration : Planification intégrée, gestion participative.Trash Free Seas AllianceObjectif : Réduction des déchets marins.Résultats : Diminution des déchets plastiques dans certaines zones côtières.Parties prenantes : Ocean Conservancy, entreprises, ONG, gouvernements.Collaboration : Partenariats public-privé, nettoyage, sensibilisation. | Gestion des déchets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Blue Climate Initiative - Tetiaroa Society | United States of America | Banning single use plastics | n/a | waste water management | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA) | France | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | UNASCAD (Uion des Amis Socio Culturels d'Action en Developpement | Haiti | By all accounts, pollution degrades and denatures ecosystems. The simplest way to eliminate this problem is to prevent plastics from entering the ocean, since single-use plastics such as cutlery, bottles, straws, cotton buds and cigarette filters are responsible for 50% of marine pollution. In this case, we need to take at least 4 steps to protect our oceans from marine pollution: 1- Reduce fish consumption to preserve our seas and oceans. ... 2- Consume non-endangered fish species. ... 3- Reduce plastic consumption. ... 4- Reduce your carbon footprint to preserve seas and oceans. | In terms of concrete examples or measures to be taken, we recommend today referring to the MARPOL Convention adopted on November 2, 1973 by the IMO. Expanded, amended and updated, it remains the most important and comprehensive international treaty covering both the prevention of marine pollution and air pollution from ships, whether operational or accidental. | PMarine pollution - preventing and reducting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | SCOBY Collective | Mexico | Ocean needs to be legally represented from NGOs or government with the possibility to bring to court big polluters. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Oyunsuren Munkhsaikhan | Mongolia | I think that it is to raise awareness on right consumption. As I mentioned, people use their resources for both necessary and unnecessary purposes and can’t adjust the amount of consumption either exceeding or deficiency. Cause of their consumption for necessary and unnecessary purposes is linked to their selfish desire which wish for non stop taking and getting, never know when it is enough and what they are hoping to achieve by possessing abundance exceeds what is needed. Answer is mindset shift and behavior change. To do so, it is to raise awareness. | By hearing words, change one’s bad knowledge into good knowledge using intelligence. | Mindset shift | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica | Costa Rica | The mobilization of financing in this area is fundamental through international cooperation, especially in underdeveloped countries. Pollution from land-based sources must be addressed through environmental education but also at the level of investment in infrastructure and nature-based solutions to recover freshwater bodies, estuaries, mangroves, and coastal marine areas. | Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica develops and promotes environmentally sensitive projects with communities, community-based organizations, public and private institutions for the education and environmental protection of aquatic ecosystems, water sources and fountains and the ocean. However, it is necessary to implement sanitation solutions for the proper management of solid and liquid waste, as well as more ecosystem recovery projects using nature-based solutions, which have been applied and monitored for their effectiveness by Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica. The Marine Coastal Studies Laboratory of the National University of Costa Rica has generated the National Plan for Marine Litter for Costa Rica, this will be a roadmap, which consists of a route for the prevention and improvement of waste management, especially plastics, which will be in effect from 2021 to 2030. It is also working on health indicators based on mesoplastic contamination to work at a national level. | Plastic monitoring, waste management | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | MILLENNIUM CHILD SUPPORT GROUP | Ghana | One transformative action needed to significantly reduce marine pollution from land-based activities is the Implementation of Comprehensive Plastic Waste Reduction Strategies. This action requires national governments in collaboration with local authorities, industries, and communities to develop and enforce robust policies aimed at reducing plastic production, improving waste management systems, and promoting circular economy practices. Plastics are a major contributor to marine pollution, originating largely from land-based sources. Comprehensive strategies can address plastic waste from its source, reduce the amount that reaches the ocean, and enhance recycling and reuse practices. For example ,the Ocean Cleanup Project: This initiative focuses on developing and deploying advanced technologies to remove plastic debris from the ocean and rivers, while also advocating for upstream solutions to prevent plastic pollution. | The Ocean Cleanup Project focuses on developing and deploying advanced technologies to remove plastic debris from the ocean and rivers. It also advocates for upstream solutions to prevent plastic pollution. Evidence of Results: Technology Deployment: Successfully deployed systems in the ocean and rivers to collect plastic waste, demonstrating the effectiveness of its technologies in reducing plastic pollution. Upstream Prevention: Engages in advocacy and research to prevent plastic waste from entering marine environments in the first place. Data Collection: Provides valuable data on the scale and distribution of plastic pollution, informing global efforts to address the issue. Leadership and Stakeholders: Leadership Provided: Founded and led by Boyan Slat, with support from various private and public sector partners. Stakeholders Involved: Includes technology developers, environmental NGOs, government agencies, and research institutions. Ways of Collaboration: Innovative Solutions: Collaborates with technology developers to advance and refine waste collection systems. Public-Private Partnerships: Works with businesses and governments to implement and scale solutions for reducing plastic pollution. Advocacy and Education: Promotes awareness and action on plastic pollution through global campaigns and partnerships. | Pollution Mitigation and Waste Reduction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Reef Check Malaysia | Malaysia | Recognizing the responsibility for waste reduction and collection, especially for rural areas, and acknowledging that every location requires a variance in the solution. | Most rural areas, such as small inhabited islands, do not have a waste collection system which results in waste being disposed by direct dumping into oceans or waterways, open burning, or burying. A few pilot projects initiated by Reef Check Malaysia on remote islands - Mantanani Island and Larapan Island, have successfully implemented a waste management and recycling system for the local communities - effectively preventing 59,343 kg of waste from ending up in the environment in 2023. To sustain and replicate this model would require sustainable funding due to the high cost of boat cargo transport of waste from islands to mainland for processing and most remote communities do not have the financial capacity to pay for these services. Options for funding in such cases could include government budget allocation (from taxpayers), plastics credit scheme for corporations or EPR, tourism fees or payment for ecosystem services. | Funding | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Portuguese Marine Litter Association | Portugal | Substantial reduce production of plastics and microplastics (by the industry). Request industry to disclose the concentrations and chemical formulations of the additives intentionally added to plastics and microplastics during production | Please check the g20 Report on Actions Against Marine Plastic Litter available at: https://g20mpl.org/archives/1328 | reduce; repair | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | UN Etxea - Basque Country Association for UNESCO | Spain | It is important to incorporate gender equity and perspective for the upcoming 2025 UN conference on oceans, by integrating the recommendations reached out durin the "Dialogue for building bridges between intersectional gender equality and ocean science: a multidisciplinary and multisectoral approach" (https://unetxea.org/dokumentuak/recommendations-gender-and-science2024.pdf): In the theme "Preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities”, the transformative actions that needs to happen are: Promote Women’s Leadership in Pollution Reduction: Support women-led initiatives aimed at reducing marine pollution, recognizing their leadership in community-based environmental efforts. Capacity Building: Provide education and training for women in pollution prevention techniques, empowering them to lead community efforts in reducing land-based marine pollution. Address Gender Discrimination: Implement policies that address any gender discrimination that limits women’s participation in pollution prevention and remediation efforts. | Women participation and leadership | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Ocean Bottle | France | virgin plastic production must be capped | investing in formal waste management infrastructure in coastal areas where it doesn't exist, incentivising local community stakeholders to collect ocean-bound waste by providing them with economic and social benefits they require to live a more dignifying life. | equitable, long-term | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Eco&Dive | Spain | Vídeos y documentales mostrando la realidad actual, acciones formativas en colegios e instituciones, Limpieza de fondos marinos accesibles y con viabilidad por parte de las capitanías marítimas. Sistema de voluntariado, acceso a permisos, menos burocracia. | Campañas de acciones locales de voluntariado en limpieza de playa, actualmente Proyecto LIBERA en España las realiza mínimo 4 veces al año, en bosque, en río y en playas. Recogida de residuos y clasificación de los mismos para su seguimiento por las instituciones gubernamentales. ECO&DIVE desde 2015 actúa a nivel local con ayuntamiento y hemos logrado reducir los residuos marinos +60% con acciones locales de voluntariado de limpieza de playas y fondos marinos, acciones transmitidas a las autoridades provinciales y apoyadas a nivel Municipal y provincial, surgiendo colaboraciones en el resto de Municipios y copiado por otras entidades que realizan limpiezas en el resto de municipios. Las autoridades se han comprometido al mantenimiento de agua residuales, limpieza de arroyos antes abandonados o llenos de basura, actualmente se mantiene y llega menos residuos al mar. Lo comprobamos en las limpiezas de playa o de fondos someros. | Conciencia ciudadana | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | HETAVED SKILLS ACADEMY AND NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL | Nigeria | To prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution especially the acidity caused by mineral oil and Petroleum production, we have been offering our unique solution the OBIQUE ALKALINE WATER as a remediation solution. This has helped to cure and restore most polluted marine water and environment for humans and animals survival. Again, kindly refer to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVmvPsoS7E8&t=93s for some more information. | Researching and working with different institutions and bodies on the OBIQUE ALKALINE WATER has proven to be a new way of dealing with the problem of hard and polluted water around the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This solution has been proven to be potent and cure against acidic water pollution which has been a major implication factor for diseases, poverty and hunger with increase in social vices and violence. Again, please kindly refer to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVmvPsoS7E8&t=93s | Marine Chemical pollution, Acidity cure for the environment | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | The Great Bubble Barrier | Netherlands | Governments need to establish thresholds for plastic pollution in rivers and a monitoring program to ensure the inflow into the ocean will be drastically reduced in the next years. | There are currently four Bubble Barriers filtering plastic from urban waterways before they flow down to the ocean. By tackling plastic pollution in an innovative and pleasant way, our technology triggers a change in attitude - 55% of people interviewed were highly motivated to act agains plastic pollution after seeing a Bubble Barrier. It also provides the technological conditions to include riverine waste management into regular urban waste management. Even if the Municipalities are currently not entitled to act on riverine plastic pollution, they are willing to do so, in coordination with other local agencies and regional governments, as we have experienced in our projects. We kindly invite you to visit: https://thegreatbubblebarrier.com/projects/ and reach out to us in case you have further questions. | Clean rivers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | GM Mikoko ujamaa | United Republic of Tanzania | Ocean health To build Tanzania’s professional capacity to regenerate and manage marine ecosystems | In order to achieve the expected project objectives, this initiative operates under four main components, namely (i) Livelihoods, (ii) Governance, (iii) Research, analysis and communication and (iv) Advocacy. 1. Livelihoods - as an approach of enhancing resilience of coastal communities’ particularly women and youth to climate change and promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources. 2. Governance – As an approach to strengthen management of marine and coastal ecosystems to sustain their goods and services for humankind, including support for adaptation and mitigation to climate change. 3. Research, analysis and communication – this aimed at generating knowledge that can be utilized to develop informed policies and plans to support proper management of marine and coastal ecosystems and support sustainable blue economy. | The challenges have prevented the community from accomplishing the project goals that came out from the interview and surveys were the use of poor technology and insufficient financial support ,inadequate training and little community participation in decision making. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | LMMA Network International Trust | Fiji | Community's involvement in waste management | LMMAs approach | education and awareness | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | ICENECDEV (International Center for Environmental Education & Community Development) | China | Each year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans, the equivalent of a full garbage truck every minute. Between 60 and 90% of the litter that accumulates on shorelines, the sea surface and the sea floor is made up of plastic, the most common items being cigarette butts, bags, remains of fishing gear, and food and beverage containers. The consequences are severe: marine litter harms over 600 marine species (15% of which are endangered), it impacts on coastal economies, and can enter the human food chain through fish consumption. In the last 20 years, the proliferation of microbeads and single-use plastics has made the problem even more pressing. Land-based sources of pollution have a major impact on planetary health and on the oceans, evidenced by the development of a Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (GPA). Growing populations, increasingly intensive and large-scale agriculture, and booming urbanization mean a growing amount of wastewater discharge into aquatic ecosystems and nutrient runoff to waterways. Together, these lead to eutrophication, toxic algae blooms, greater incidence of water-borne disease, lowered resilience of ecosystems to environmental change, and harm to species, including humans. | " ICENECDEV and Partners are committed in tackling of marine litter by suggesting and recommending a national collection for plastic waste " Promoting community based organizations and plastic companies to participate in Regular beach clean-ups Activities in Cameroon. " Engaging Companies Business and shops to inform customers on the negative environmental impact of plastics Carrier Bags and micro plastics. " ICENECDEV supports the Ban on micro plastics by the Cameroon Government " Promote research and community investigation on plastics and waste " Establish an informal Network to Combat Marine litter in Cameroon | source control | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | The Varda Group | Spain | Zero Discharge Targets: Zero Discharge targets are preferable to a Zero Pollution discourse, because the definition of “pollution” is not free of value judgements influenced by political and economic expediency. Building from the successful experience of the dumping at sea international regime (1996 Protocol of the London Convention 1972, Barcelona Convention Protocol on ocean dumping 1995, OSPAR 1992 and Helsinki Convention, etc.), the Nice Agreement should agree to a reverse listing approach for land-based sources of wastes and other matter, substituting traditional black lists by a white list approach, thus securing the shifting of the burden of proof. Solid wastes, including those made up of plastic are shocking, but they represent only a fraction of the wastes discharged into the ocean, deliberately for the most part. Less visible point and diffuse sources of liquid wastes discharged from land into riverine, estuarian and coastal waters, including pesticide and fertilizer run-offs from agriculture practices, represent approximately 80 to 90% of all pollution inputs into the ocean. Sewage sludge (aka human excrement mixed with other substances from municipal waste collectors such as detergents or micro- and nano-plastic particles escaping from textile products), effluents from industrial facilities enjoying licences to discharge their wastes (including into riverine and coastal waters), and toxic atmospheric emissions which eventually end up in the ocean constitute the bulk of anthropogenic pollution inputs. Even when individual impact assessments are carried out for certain substances or classes of substances, attention is rarely paid to the cumulative impact of different waste streams mixing with each other. The remaining 10 to 20 percent is made up of so-called operational discharges from merchant and other vessels, including “midnight” (unreported) discharges of oil and chemical, ballast water, human wastes, lost or discarded fishing nets and gear, etc. See also UNODC: The International Regulation of Marine Plastics Pollution and Criminal Law at https://letsbenicetotheocean.org/submissions-june-2024/ | London Convention 1996 Protocol, OSPAR 1992 reversing the burden of proof, via a white list approach. OSPAR 1998 Generational Targets and industrial sectors approach. EU REACH Regulation UNEP and other Regional Seas Programmes | The cup is full | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Young Environmentalists Programme Trust | India | We are raising a crucial issue regarding the regulation of plastic pollution, especially in coastal areas and marine ecosystems. The challenge stems from the lack of uniformity in laws and the enforcement of penalties related to plastic use and disposal. Citizens are beginning to criticise ocean conferences for not having enough force to end this menace. Here’s a multi-faceted approach that the UN Ocean Conference could consider to make stringent fines and penalties mandatory: 1. International Legal Framework • Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution: The Ocean Conference could advocate for the creation or strengthening of an international treaty that specifically targets plastic pollution. This treaty should include binding commitments from member states to implement and enforce strict regulations on plastic production, use, and disposal. • Harmonization of Standards: The treaty should push for global harmonization of standards concerning the allowable types and microns of plastics. This would eliminate confusion and set clear, universally accepted guidelines. 2. Mandatory Fines and Penalties • Incorporate Fines into National Legislation: The conference could push for member states to incorporate mandatory fines and penalties into their national laws, similar to traffic safety regulations. This could involve specific fines for illegal plastic disposal, failure to comply with plastic bans, and improper waste management practices. • Penalty Escalation: There should be a system of escalating penalties for repeat offenders, potentially including business closures or revoking licenses for companies that repeatedly violate regulations. 3. Enforcement and Inspection • Regular Inspections: The conference should advocate for mandatory and regular inspections of marine ecosystems, coastal areas, and industries involved in plastic production. This could involve deploying environmental officers or using technology like drones and AI for monitoring compliance. • Public-Private Partnerships: Encourage partnerships between governments, NGOs, and private sectors to fund and facilitate these inspections, ensuring that enforcement is robust and consistent. 4. Public Awareness and Education • Public Information Campaigns: Just as with traffic safety, a public awareness campaign is essential. The conference could push for global campaigns to educate the public about the new regulations, the importance of compliance, and the environmental impact of plastics. • Community Involvement: Engage local communities in monitoring and reporting violations, creating a sense of ownership and responsibility towards protecting marine ecosystems. 5. Support for Developing Countries • Capacity Building: For this approach to be globally effective, the conference should ensure that developing countries receive the necessary support, including funding, training, and technology transfer, to implement and enforce these regulations. 6. Incentivizing Alternatives • Promote Sustainable Alternatives: The conference should also encourage governments to incentivize the production and use of sustainable alternatives to plastics. This could involve subsidies for businesses that innovate in biodegradable materials or other eco-friendly packaging solutions. 7. Monitoring and Accountability • International Oversight: Establish a global body or strengthen an existing one under the UN that would oversee the implementation of these laws, monitor progress, and hold countries accountable through periodic reviews and public reporting. By making these measures compulsory through an international agreement, the Ocean Conference can significantly enhance the fight against plastic pollution, ensuring that marine ecosystems are protected through consistent enforcement of stringent laws and this law should be the outcome of this ocean conference 2025. | Creating and funding divers to become official ocean guardians can significantly contribute to the accelerated implementation of SDG 14 (Life Below Water), particularly through an initiative called “Ocean Guardianship for Sustainable Fisheries”. Name of the Initiative: Ocean Guardianship for Sustainable Fisheries Overview: This initiative aims to educate, train, and empower local scuba divers to act as ocean guardians. These guardians will work alongside local fishers, conservationists, and government bodies to promote sustainable fisheries management, monitor marine biodiversity, and protect endangered marine ecosystems. The program also seeks to establish new partnerships and innovative approaches to ocean conservation by integrating local knowledge with scientific expertise. Evidence of Results Achieved: 1. Community Engagement: The initiative has shown increased community involvement in conservation efforts. Divers have reported higher compliance with sustainable fishing practices among local fishers, resulting in healthier fish populations and restored coral reefs. 2. Biodiversity Monitoring: By training divers in biodiversity monitoring, there has been an uptick in data collection that informs marine conservation strategies. This has led to the identification of critical habitats that require protection, aiding in the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs). 3. Economic Empowerment: Divers who have become ocean guardians have reported new economic opportunities through eco-tourism, guiding, and consultancy roles in marine conservation projects. This has provided a sustainable livelihood, reducing pressure on overfishing. Leadership Provided: The initiative is often spearheaded by organizations like Ocean School India and Ocean Quest Global, in collaboration with local governments, environmental NGOs, and international bodies like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The leadership involves training programs designed by marine biologists, climate scientists, and experienced divers, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to take on the role of ocean guardians. Stakeholders Involved: • Local Scuba Divers: Key agents of change, trained to monitor and protect marine environments. • Local Fisher Communities: Engaged through education on sustainable practices and the benefits of conservation. • Environmental NGOs: Provide training, resources, and technical expertise. • Government Agencies: Support through policy integration, funding, and the establishment of MPAs. • International Organizations: Offer global perspectives and frameworks for sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation. Ways of Collaboration: • Training Workshops: Jointly organized by NGOs and local authorities to educate divers and fishers on sustainable practices and ocean literacy. • Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborations with private sector stakeholders to fund and support the initiative, ensuring the scalability and sustainability of the program. • Data Sharing Networks: Establishing platforms for sharing biodiversity and fisheries data collected by ocean guardians with conservation bodies and research institutions. Impact and Future Potential: The Ocean Guardianship for Sustainable Fisheries initiative has the potential to be scaled globally, especially in regions with rich marine biodiversity but under threat from overfishing and climate change. By creating a network of trained divers who act as the first line of defense for the oceans, the initiative supports SDG 14 by ensuring that life below water is protected for future generations. | Water sports centers and fishermen communities should be trained in inspection and fining polluters locally near coastal areas. Only police and municipal officials can not complete the task. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | WWF | Canada | Operationalizing the "human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment" in the context of the oceans. | See this document "The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable ocean": https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-024-00057-7 | human right to a healthy ocean, ocean governance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Ocean Policy Research Institute the Sasakawa peace Foundation | Japan | The major threats for the Ocean is land based plastic pollutions, which already recognized as a global problem. The United Nations Environmental Agency (UNEA) has been operating INC consultation since 2022 for developing an universal treaty on Ending Plastic Pollution through legally binding treaty by 2025. The UN Ocean Conference 2025 should give prioty how can effectively implement new plastic traety by the UN member state. Much of previous research highlited that prevention or reduce plastic pollution in the land based activities needed mass awareness among the people to cahange behaviour on production, use or avoid palstic pollution through plastics life cycle approach. In this regards 2025 Ocean conference to develop diferent regional working group working on the implementation of plastic traety and conducting evidence based reaserch on changing plastic using behavior, create mass awareness among the people and raise a fund to invest on plastic pollution reaserch and awareness program. | The Ocean Policy Resaerch Institute, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation has been working both laand based and marine plastic pollutions issues in the Pacific countries like Palau, Fiji, Asia like Japan, South Asia Bangladesh. The OPRI researchers has been conducting extenssive resaerch on how to make awareness among the coastal people to stop land based activities to create plastic pollution. For example- the resaerch conducted on the title of Plastic and General Waste Disposal Recycling (PWDR)- Role of Environmental Education in Changing Behaviour on Using Plastic to Eliminate Plastic Pollution. this research directly contributed in the theory of Normative Social begaviour and propossed a programetic model for rasing awareness among the people to stop using single use plastic. | Single Use plastic, Plastic treaty | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | AMMPACA | Angola | Create policies to prevent sewers from being dumped into the sea. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Native Tenant Protection Council | United States of America | TRANSFORMATIONAL by Better profitable Recycling, new better Repositories, Funding for Recycling Centers, Community Local Pick-up Services for Glass, Electronics. Plastics & Styrofoam can be made of alternative types that compost readily; good shelf life use expantancy. ● Lurking Pollution from land based Copper Mines was dumped in whole, into the waters off Canada; currently moving in a destructive path reducing oxygen, killing species entrapped in pollutant from "Externalized Mining Costs". Technology for location and suction/Filtering of mass amounts of pollutants that must be done. Creation of many innovative Clean-up Technology sought. Restrict "Externalized Costs" -industries made legally responsible fo Emissions, non-recycleable bottles & containers. Contributors to Ocean Pollution held accountable. Innovative Products truely Sustainable on all accounts. ● Deadly Pollution from Herbicides like Round-up and other Persistant Toxins, Man-made Chemicals must be identified and banned. Termination of Herbicides, Aquamaster and other weed Killers known to cause Cancer. Offer World Community Educational Outreach on "Successful Organic Farming on a Large Scale". Companion Planting. Creating Safe Herbicides Alernatives= less "Dead Zones" in the Oceans from dangerous Fertilizer Soil Amendments, Herbicides & Pesticide Run-off. | ☆ People of all Color from many Nations all Joining Together in Initiatives to Stop ISA Ocean Mining. Preventing Pollution predicted ISA Deep-seabed Mining (ISA DSM) Processing 91%+-Waste.estimated in the Tons. Laden with Toxic Heavy Metals. Bioaccumulation in the Food Chain. ISA Contractors not sure what they are planning to do with Falsely Angulated Sediments (Gill Impaction) Which can circulate the Earth, some 5×, depending on sediment size, and Scientists say may never settle. (Marine Science) -------------------------------------- ● In Case #17, "Responsibilities of States Mining in the AREA ". ISA Testfied: 1.) "THERE WILL BE PROCESSING AT SEA". 2.) "ISA will not be Responsible for matters mined once it leaves the AREA" ________________________ ● Grave concerns are being raised. Sincere Collaboration attend ISA Sessions & debate on the future of Ocean Mining. Priority Request for "International World's Oceans Environmental Justice, Civil Rights Protection Agency Team"... ● Permanent Fixtures. Intrinsic Values.. legal Protecting CultualI Heirs and Oceanic Sacred sites ☆ Indigenous Representation. Recognizing the need for Indigenous Stakeholders Working Group. ● Discussion on Lab Work Ban/ Moritorium on ISA Mining in Clipperton-Clarion Fracture "AREA". ● RUN-OFF POLLUTION FROM LAND SOURCES include Herbicides, Pesticides, Agricultural & Golf Course Inorganic overload of Fertilizers. Studies on Restoring Healthy Watersheds, Repairing Diverted Rivers from Colonialized Sugarcane Era Fresh Water Cycles for Estuaries, Aqualine Ponds, Wahi Pana. Runoff occurs when development exposes barren soil. Unwatton destruction of Indigenous Water troughs, irrigation systems, and flooding channels carved into ancient pohaku, caused loads of soil runoff into the Bay. ● Initiatives for Cataloging Inventory of Historic or in use Indigenous Waterways like Auwae, Lo'I Systems which harbor Estuary Conditions for Marine Species that need fresh water spawning. ● Evidence of Kukui Leaves. uptake by Native benthic species indicates travel; dispersal of land to sea. Stopping use of GMO corn with bacteria that caused mass die-off of benthic species due to uptake after storm washed corn into the ocean. | RECYCLE ASAP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Cluster maritime de Polynésie française | #N/A | Amélioration des systèmes et réseaux d'assainissement en Polynésie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | WOMENVAI | Israel | Stop the Plastic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | ICOMOS-ICUCH | Argentina | Vessels from the late nineteenth century that used carbon-based fuel for propulsion or carried it as cargo now pose significant environmental risks. As many will have retained fuel oil or large volumes of cargo oil in ship’s bunkers, due to the advancing corrosion of these vessels there is serious potential risk of marine pollution expected to increase in this and near future decades. With over 8,500 shipwrecks at risk of leaking oil estimated at around 6 billion gallons wrecks from 20th century conflict are of particular concern. There is also serious additional risk to the environment from munitions and toxic compounds that are known to have the potential for entering the food chain. | Project Tangaroa aims to address the mitigation of the risk posed by potentially polluting wrecks and importantly create innovative operational standards to reduce the risk to ecosystems and damage to underwater cultural heritage. | Risk - standards | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | OECD | France | The global plastics treaty need to enter into force and be enforced | The OECD is working on curbing plastics pollutions with countries and UN bodies, providing new statistics data and policy advice as part of the plastic treaty’s negotiations. To know more: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/plastics.html. | Enforcement | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | مؤسسة إنسان التنموية HDF | Yemen | الحفاظ على نظافة السواحل | نشاطات الشباب التطوعية في الشواطىء ووضع الملصقات الإرشادية | الوعي البيئي للاماكن البحرية | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Southwest somali association of social work | Somalia | Implement a comprehensive National Marine Pollution Reduction Plan, spearheaded by national governments in collaboration with local municipalities, industries, and international environmental organizations. This plan should focus on reducing land-based pollution through strict regulations on waste management, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and enhancing pollution monitoring and enforcement. By integrating these efforts, the plan will address key sources of marine pollution, improve waste disposal systems, and foster innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact. | The Clean Coastal Communities Program is a notable example of effective action against marine pollution from land-based sources. Led by the International Coastal Cleanup Coalition and involving national governments, local municipalities, and environmental NGOs, the program has achieved significant results by combining community-driven cleanup efforts, enhanced waste management systems, and extensive public awareness campaigns. This initiative has reduced coastal pollution levels by 30% in participating areas and improved local waste management infrastructure. Engaging over 500 communities, the program highlights the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing marine pollution and advancing SDG 14. | Pollution control and wast management | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISION | Sri Lanka | require shipping (international shipping association/coopertion strict code of etichs to protect sea /deep/clenlines/health/envirornment /international banking association/bank secretry act (iba/with international law /promoting &developing policy by fact sheet working for up dates/closing date /dead line to meet clen sea/boundry level/analysis ) | human build needs with in 365/366 days (01 year project /progrm/local/ntional level/example sri lanka 9 provinces ) under governer/divisional secretariat administrator | CIVIL PROTECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Association de Lutte Contre les Violences Sexuelles et Appui à la Promotion du Développement Durable "ALUCOVIS-APDD" | Burundi | Comme il nous est recommandé d'instaurer un système de la créativité d'actions, innovation, leadership et l'entrepreneuriat de changement. C'est maintenant important d'avoir un cadre de concertation communicatif et apaisé English translate : As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM | Saudi Arabia | One transformative action that needs to happen is the establishment of an integrated national coastal pollution monitoring and reduction framework. This framework would involve real-time data collection, pollution tracking, and targeted intervention strategies to prevent pollutants—such as chemicals, plastics, and agricultural runoff—from entering marine ecosystems. Who should lead: Member States’ Ministries of Environment, in collaboration with National Centers for Environmental Compliance and universities or research institutions, should lead the implementation of this framework. It should also involve collaboration with the **private sector, especially industries linked to agriculture, manufacturing, and urban development. Why it’s transformative: This integrated framework would not only enable the identification of pollution sources but also empower rapid response measures to prevent marine pollution at the source. By using advanced technologies such as satellite monitoring and AI-powered data analytics, Member States could lead the way in reducing land-based pollution, particularly along their coasts, setting a powerful example for other nations at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. | Same above | Urban Costal Waste Prevention | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | International Federation of World Peace Organizations | Jordan | Providing an advanced programme to qualify land activities officials and researchers in marine sciences | The Union presents a working paper for a project to end the problem of marine pollution in cooperation with specialists. | International participation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | European Marine Board Secretariat | Belgium | A transformative action that needs to happen is the implementation of stronger, globally coordinated policies and regulations that address the entire lifecycle of pollutants, particularly plastics and chemicals, from production to disposal. This action should be led by national governments in collaboration with relevant international bodies such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These entities should work together to establish binding international agreements that enforce strict controls on land-based sources of pollution (such as the UN Treaty to End Plastic Pollution and the Stockholm Convention on Protecting human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants), ensuring that harmful substances do not reach the marine environment. Promoting this action at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference would underscore the importance of a holistic approach to pollution control. It would also encourage countries to commit to stronger regulations and better enforcement, creating a unified global effort to protect marine environments from the impacts of land-based pollution. | One effective approach is targeted campaigns aimed at reducing plastic pollution. One example are the campaigns on payment for plastic bags, which have now been in force in Europe for about a decade and closer to two decades in many other countries. This measure has had significant positive impacts on the waterways, for example in Rwanda and South Africa. Campaigns promoting plastic bans, encouraging the use of reusable products, and raising awareness about the impact of single-use plastics have led to significant reductions in plastic waste entering the (marine) environment. These initiatives have not only changed consumer behavior but also influenced policy changes at local, national, and international levels from multiple angles, from reducing production and consumption, to improving waste management practices. These campaigns are typically driven by a coalition of environmental NGOs, local communities, policymakers, and businesses. Leadership is often shared among these groups, ensuring that the campaigns are inclusive and that the solutions proposed are both practical and sustainable. The success of these campaigns demonstrates that reducing pollution through collaborative efforts is a powerful tool in achieving SDG 14. Promoting similar initiatives and partnerships at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference could inspire further action, helping to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution on a global scale. | Reduce, reuse | ||||||||||||||||||||||