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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… traffic effects on biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea Volume 1 - Review of impacts, priority areas and … noise than traditional vessels; they produce high level hydrodynamic noise, up to 10kHz and more, and engine … to implement the new measures. This may also explain the rise in oil spill detection in zones around it. Overall, …
UN Environment foresight brief: marine plastics litter and microplastics
… oceans either by direct input from activities happening at sea or the coastline such as fishing, shipping and tourism or … including plastic waste, being discharged into the sea from ships. Environmental, social and economic impacts … United Nations Convention on Oceans and the Law of the Sea 1992 Helsinki Convention on the Protection of the Marine …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… Joseph-Pal (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), Heidi Savelli, Kaisa Uusimaa, Petter Malvik, Elisa … RECOMMENDATIONS xiii especially at the regional level. In the development of such strategies, States: (i) … Future Coastal Population Growth and Exposure to Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Flooding - A Global Assessment. PLoS ONE, …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… Oceanographic Commission/IOC Sub-Commission for Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico IOC-UNEP/CEPPOL - Intergovernmental … the success of this approach is evidenced in the increased level in participation of 20 countries in 2014, up from 14 … areas making these areas more vulnerable to sea level rise and coastal surges. Options available to wealthier …
Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… and environmental footprint indicators, indicates that the level of development and well-being in wealthy industrial … address priority areas mostly at a global and multilateral level have been identified where: 1. Relevant multilateral … lifestyles choices As the middle class expands, incomes rise, and aspirational messaging and advertising continue to …