25 innovative and inspiring solutions to combat PLASTIC MARINE LITTER in the Mediterranean Region
The Mediterranean region hosts a remarkable diversity of life and is a vital breeding area for key pelagic species, some of which are endangered. At the same time, the Mediterranean Sea has been described as one of the areas most affected by marine litter in the world. Marine litter can have severe consequences for the Mediterranean’s biological resources and the human communities that depend on them, from a health, environmental and economic perspective.
With a view to responding to this emerging and problematic issue, this publication identifies the 25 best existing ecoinnovative solutions to prevent or minimize the use of persistent plastics liable to end up as marine litter in the Mediterranean. Innovative solutions capable of generating revenues from all parts of the globe have been prioritized through a multi-criteria analysis of their effectiveness and replicability in the MENA region. They are showcased here as a way of inspiring businesses, entrepreneurs and civil society organizations in the Mediterranean region to take action against marine litter.
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