The approach discussed in this report focuses on inventorying plastic flows into the marine environment only. It does not look at plastic releases into the terrestrial environment, or any ecosystem or human health impacts that may result from marine plastic leakage.
The reports analyses current economic trends and major policy issues of international concern, and makes suggestions for addressing these issues at various levels.
This report is to assess the status and trends with regard to biodiversity and ecosystem services, the impact of biodiversity and ecosystem services on human well-being and the effectiveness of responses, including the Strategic Plan and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
In the United in Science 2020 report, leading science organisations warn that greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record levels and continue to increase.
This report lays out a blueprint for a collaborative effort to create the right conditions for sensible, innovative waste management in key cities and regions where ocean plastic inputs are currently largest.