RT null T1 GESAMP: The Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection A1 Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution, K1 marine pollution K1 marine scientific research K1 working group YR 2017 FD 2017 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26526 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26526 NO This presentation describes the role and structure of a United Nations inter-agency scientific advisory body providing independent interdisciplinary advice on marine environmental protection and sustainable use. It outlines governance arrangements, working groups, outputs, and collaboration with partners, and details activities addressing pollution, plastics, and monitoring methodologies in global marine contexts. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 21, 2026