GESAMP: Environmental Capacity; An Approach to Marine Pollution Prevention - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 80

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEcosystems Division
dc.coverage.spatialOceans and Seas
dc.date.accessioned2016-12-02T07:03:17Z
dc.date.available2016-12-02T07:03:17Z
dc.date.issued1986
dc.descriptionThis report presents a framework for assessing and managing marine pollution using the concept of Environmental Capacity. Prepared by the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), the document offers detailed guidelines and scientific rationale for evaluating the impact of pollutants on marine environments. It defines Environmental Capacity as the ability of a specific ecosystem to absorb contaminants without unacceptable harm, considering physical, chemical, and biological processes. The methodology emphasizes site-specific and contaminant-specific assessments, including probabilistic and deterministic approaches, critical pathway analysis, and adaptive management strategies. The report outlines processes for monitoring, validation, and iterative reassessment to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental protection. It features practical case studies across various regions and contaminants, demonstrating how environmental objectives can be achieved through modeling, risk assessment, and decision analysis.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/11890
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number60 p.
dc.relation.ispartofUNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectenvironmental analysis
dc.subjectsea level
dc.subjectenvironmental aspect
dc.titleGESAMP: Environmental Capacity; An Approach to Marine Pollution Prevention - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 80en
dc.typeTechnical report

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