Challenges and Opportunities in monitoring the sources and pathways of Marine Debris in the Atlantic Ocean

Marine litter is a multi-dimensional challenge with economic, environmental, cultural, and human health costs. The proposed side event engages Atlantic key partners in a dialogue to identify needs, issues and opportunities around its monitoring and mitigation but also works to establish essential collaborations between nations, international and regional initiatives, and scientists to jointly address this unprecedented challenge.

Catalyse linkages, actions and coordination of stakeholders and scientists addressing the challenges of marine litter in countries across the Atlantic Ocean

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