
Experts on how we should respond to risks caused by pollution
Jan 15, 2025 · The Global Risks Report outlines the risks associated with pollution in the short to long-term. Experts share their views on what's needed to take action.
Mobilizing sustainable development goal 14 before UNOC 2025
Oct 21, 2024 · Accelerating ocean action is crucial to achieving sustainable development goal 14. Ahead of the UNOC 2025 global efforts should focus on four key threads.
Plastic pollution: which two oceans contain the most?
Aug 22, 2016 · The gyre in the North Pacific represents one-third of the plastic pollution in all oceans, with an estimated 2 trillion pieces. In fact, the so-called Great Pacific Garbage Patch is already a well …
This is how plastic pollution causes climate change | World Economic …
Jan 19, 2022 · This means the pernicious effects of all this plastic pollution on the marine environment are particularly concerning. A plastic-choked and warming ocean will create a negative feedback …
Extinction threat from ocean plastic pollution is growing | World ...
Feb 21, 2022 · Ocean plastic pollution is set to grow fourfold by 2050, says a new report. And there may be 50 times more microplastics in the sea by 2100. Plastic pollution is pushing some species to the …
Indonesia is battling plastic waste long before it gets to sea
Mar 3, 2021 · Indonesia is tackling plastic pollution through projects that reduce single-use plastics, but better funding models are needed to scale-up innovation.
How much plastic is in the ocean and what we can do about it? | World ...
Nov 2, 2020 · Plastic pollution in the ocean could be an even bigger problem than first feared, with 14.4 million tonnes of microplastics estimated to be at the bottom of the sea.
8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollution
Dec 13, 2021 · Plastic pollution continues to threaten our planet's well-being. These innovators from around the world are working towards reducing plastic waste.
How these floating 'Seabins' can help clean up our waters
Sep 23, 2022 · The Seabin project began in Australia and aims to solve the global problem of ocean plastic pollution and ocean conservation, one marina at a time.
World Environment Day: How to beat plastic pollution
Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.