The African Marine Litter Outlook Pre-Publication Event

Description

This open access book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-scale assessment
of marine litter in Africa with a focus on plastics. From distribution,
to impacts on environmental and human health, this book looks at what is
known scientifically. It includes a policy analysis of the instruments
that currently exist, and what is needed to help Africa tackle marine
litter—including local and transboundary sources. Across 5 chapters,
experts from Africa and beyond have put together a summary of the
scientific knowledge currently known about marine litter in Africa.

The context of the African continent and future projections form a
backdrop on which the scientific knowledge is built. This scientific
knowledge incorporates quantities, distributions, and pathways of litter
into the marine environment, highlighting where the impacts of marine
litter are most felt in Africa. These impacts have widespread effects,
with ecological, social, economic, and human health repercussions. While
containing detailed scientific information, this book provides a sound
knowledge base for policymakers, NGOs and the broader public.