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T1 Global Environment Outlook 6 - Chapter 14
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Mangalagiu, Diana
A2 Baker, Elaine
A2 Fidelman, Pedro
A2 Gonçalves, Leandra Regina
A2 Harris, Peter
A2 Hollway, James
A2 Kim, Rakhyun E.
A2 Rice, Jake
K1 environmental policy
K1 coastal zone management
K1 coast
K1 ocean
K1 case study
K1 coral reef
K1 Australia
K1 marine pollution
K1 Mediterranean region
K1 fishery
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27666
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27666
NO The impacts of human activities on the oceans have serious social and economic consequences that directly and indirectly affect human health and well-being. As noted in Chapter 7 of this report, major concerns include the effects of climate change, pollution, and excessive fishing. Coral bleaching is one of the most visible and immediate consequences of climate change affecting the oceans. Marine litter and plastic pollution have become increasingly important environmental challenges, while the depletion of fish stocks caused by excessive fishing remains a critical concern. Drawing on selected policy categories and related case studies, this chapter examines the main approaches and policy instruments used to address these issues (Table 14.1).Full report is available at: https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27539
NO https://www.unep.org/resources/global-environment-outlook-6
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 21, 2026