Plastic pollution of the world’s seas and oceans as a contemporary challenge in ocean governance

The pervasive nature of marine plastic pollution was highlighted at the recent United Nations Environment Assembly. This meeting saw strong commitments for action, but at the same time reinforced the challenges for contemporary ocean governance in addressing marine plastic pollution.

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Published in:	Nature communications Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 667 - 3
Main Author:	Haward, Marcus
Format:	Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing Group UK 14-02-2018 Nature Publishing Group Nature Portfolio
Subjects:	704/829 704/844/685 Agreements Civil society Comment Environmental Monitoring - legislation & jurisprudence Exclusive economic zone Humanities and Social Sciences International agreements International Cooperation Marine pollution Maritime law multidisciplinary Oceans Oceans and Seas Perceptions Plastic pollution Plastics Pollution Science Science (multidisciplinary) Seawater Social responsibility Sustainable development United Nations Water Pollution
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Summary:	The pervasive nature of marine plastic pollution was highlighted at the recent United Nations Environment Assembly. This meeting saw strong commitments for action, but at the same time reinforced the challenges for contemporary ocean governance in addressing marine plastic pollution.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Conference-1 SourceType-Conference Papers & Proceedings-1 content type line 25
ISSN:	2041-1723 2041-1723
DOI:	10.1038/s41467-018-03104-3