RT null T1 A Human Rights-Based Approach to Preventing Plastic Pollution - SEA Circular Issue Brief A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia, K1 marine pollution K1 pollution control K1 human rights K1 plastic waste YR 2019 FD 2019 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40520 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40520 NO This brief examines the links between human rights, environmental protection and marine plastic pollution in the East Asian Seas region. It highlights the impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystems, health, livelihoods and vulnerable communities, and promotes a human rights-based approach founded on equality, participation, inclusion, transparency and accountability. The document outlines measures such as impact assessment and stakeholder engagement, and reviews international frameworks that support equitable and effective action to prevent plastic pollution and strengthen environmental governance. NO https://www.sea-circular.org/ DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026