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T1 Plastics and Shallow Water Coral Reefs: Synthesis of the Science for Policy-makers
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Sweet, Michael
A2 Stelfox, Martin
A2 Lamb, Joleah
K1 coral reef
K1 plastic waste
K1 waste management
K1 microplastic
K1 fishing equipment
K1 nanoplastic
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27646
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27646
NO The overall purpose of this brief is to provide policy and management recommendations for addressing and reducing the impacts of plastics on shallow water coral reefs, based on current scienti c knowledge. In doing so, the brief will contribute to achieving the related global, national and regional goals and targets, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The brief promotes integrated planning and management, awareness-raising, and other efforts to improve and standardise the monitoring of plastics on reefs. It is primarily aimed at national and state policy-makers. The supporting scienti c evidence provides rationale for recommendations and more detailed information for government of cials with technical roles, as well as regional environmental organisations and conservation organizations.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026