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From Causes to Solutions: Final hybrid Plastic Busters CAP Conference delves into the Marine Litter challenge
The closing hybrid conference of the Plastic Busters CAP project was a milestone event in the ongoing efforts against marine litter in the Mediterranean. Taking place on the 8th of November 2023 in Aqaba, Jordan, and concurrently at the University of Siena in Italy,...
Med4Waste and WES solidify efforts for informed decision-making on organic waste management in the Mediterranean
From the 24th to the 26th of October 2023, more than 200 on-site and on-line participants from 23 countries of the Mediterranean region and beyond, followed an important event that took place in Cagliari, Sardinia, to exchange know-how, experiences and lessons-learned...
New project launches on supporting maritime decarbonization in the East Mediterranean
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted in July 2023, a revised strategy that includes an enhanced common ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050 and a...
For a Litter-Free Mediterranean: Plastic Busters CAP workshop helps integrate Marine Litter into Local and National Planning
In an effort to combat marine litter and promote sustainable coastal management, the Plastic Busters CAP project hosted a workshop for integrating marine litter into local and national planning. The event took place on 20 September 2023 in Tunis and was organized by...
Empowering change through science: The Plastic Busters CAP participatory science campaign on marine litter in the Mediterranean
The Plastic Busters CAP participatory science campaign, aiming at tackling marine litter in the Mediterranean region, has achieved outstanding results through the collective efforts of numerous organizations. The campaign garnered significant interest from 60...
SOS-ZEROPOL2030 Report sheds light on Member States’ efforts to improve European waters
In a significant step towards safeguarding the health of both our planet and its inhabitants, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water, and Soil in 2021. This ambitious plan aims to reduce pollution levels to a point...