Sustainability2021,13, 1252. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031252www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainabilityArticleThe Strengths and Weaknesses of Pacific Islands Plastic Pollution Policy Frameworks

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dc.citation.issue3
dc.citation.volume13
dc.contributor.authorFarrelly T
dc.contributor.authorBorrelle SB
dc.contributor.authorFuller S
dc.date.available2021-02
dc.date.issued2021-01-25
dc.description.abstractThe rate of plastic pollution entering the environment is accelerating with plastic production predicted to increase by 40% over the next decade. Plastic pollution transcends territorial boundaries on ocean and air currents. Large Ocean Small Island Developing States (LOSIDS) are on the frontline of the plastics crisis and associated climate change impacts. This desktop gap analysis identified potential strengths and weaknesses in national policy frameworks in52key documents relevant to plastic pollution in ten Pacific LOSIDS. The study found considerable gaps in the vertical and horizontal integration of plastic pollution-related policy, and a lack of access to current science-based evidence on plastic pollution including evidence related to human health impacts and microplastics. The study concludes that, even if Pacific LOSIDS were to include best practice management of plastic pollution across all policy frameworks, they could not prevent plastic pollution, and that a plastic pollution convention is needed.
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dc.identifierARTN 1252
dc.identifier.citationSUSTAINABILITY, 2021, 13 (3)
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/su13031252
dc.identifier.eissn2071-1050
dc.identifier.elements-id438378
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.publisherMDPI AG
dc.relation.isPartOfSUSTAINABILITY
dc.relation.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/su13031252
dc.rightsThe Author(s) CC BY
dc.subjectlegislation
dc.subjectgap analysis
dc.subjectmarine litter
dc.subjectmicroplastics
dc.subjectconvention
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectlarge ocean islands
dc.subjectsmall island developing states
dc.subject.anzsrc12 Built Environment and Design
dc.titleSustainability2021,13, 1252. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031252www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainabilityArticleThe Strengths and Weaknesses of Pacific Islands Plastic Pollution Policy Frameworks
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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