Marine Litter

 

National Actions on Marine Microplastics in the NOWPAP Region (2020)[1,680KB]

 

 

 

Regional report on measures and best practices for prevention of marine litter input from land-based sources in the NOWPAP region (2013)[6,415KB]

 

 

 

Model Survey for Reduction of Marine Litter (2009)[540KB]

Ministry of the Environment, Japan conducted a model survey for reducing marine litter in order to understand the current situation in detail and to consider the countermeasures against marine litter generation, including effective collecting and treating methods.

 

What can we do about marine litter?(Pamphlet)[1,126KB]

 

 

Recycling Plastic Marine Litter (Booklet)(2007)[985KB]

A large volume of plastic marine litter exists in the sea area around the world. However, it is difficult to reduce and recycle such plastic litter. This booklet provides useful information and best practices on recycling of marine litter.

 

Best practices for prevention of marine litter input from land-based sources in the NOWPAP region　(2007)                                       
English[4,387KB] / Chinese[519KB] / Japanese[3,548KB] / Korean[13,356KB] / Russian[442KB]

 

 

Guidelines for Monitoring Marine Litter on the Beaches and Shorelines of the Northwest Pacific Region (2007)   
Chinese[511KB] / Japanese[670KB] / Korean[365KB] / Russian[256KB] / English[1,908KB]