Plastic Pollution/Marine Litter Archives

29 03, 2023

RE-8-REG-P: Regional activity on Mediterranean “Champions” of plastic pollution prevention

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2023-12-07T13:02:04+02:00March 29th, 2023|

This activity is to encourage voluntary actions and motivate advancement and commitment in combating plastic pollution. It will set-up and implement a Call for Expressions of Intent for Mediterranean actors to propose new actions and innovative solutions that prevent plastic pollution in the region. Those who will deliver on their commitment will be awarded with the honorary title of “Champion in addressing plastic pollution” in WES PCs.

8 02, 2021

RE-1-REG: Phasing out single-use plastics in the Mediterranean

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2022-03-23T11:48:05+02:00February 8th, 2021|

WES will provide technical assistance and strengthen the capacities of the non-EU Mediterranean countries to implement effective measures to phase out Single Use Plastics. In this framework it will support WES Partner Countries in the formulation of the most appropriate and regionally harmonized measures/policy instruments to phase out Single Use Plastics and promote a circular economy.

18 11, 2020

RE-1-P2P: Phasing out single-use plastics in the Mediterranean

By admin|2023-04-24T13:51:18+03:00November 18th, 2020|

WES will provide technical assistance and strengthen the capacities of the non-EU Mediterranean countries to implement effective measures to phase out Single Use Plastics. In this framework it will support WES Partner Countries in the formulation of the most appropriate and regionally harmonized measures/policy instruments to phase out Single Use Plastics and promote a circular economy.

17 11, 2020

RE-2-REG: Understanding better microplastics and identifying how to address the issue

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2023-03-07T10:10:45+02:00November 17th, 2020|

Technical assistance will be provided to address microplastics intentionally added in products or production processes through a publication that will provide policy makers with an overview of the different aspects of the microplastics issue. It will also highlight specific solutions that could be of relevance particularly for southern Med Countries (from policy to technological developments).

16 11, 2020

N-E-MO-2: Consolidation actions for the ongoing marine litter activities in Morocco ‘Assistance on marine litter monitoring and management in Morocco’

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2023-05-09T11:02:23+03:00November 16th, 2020|

Support will be provided to finalise the national action plan based on the consolidated findings of ongoing marine litter activities and for the implementation of selected priority measures. It will also support Morocco's efforts to meet its commitments under the Barcelona Convention.

16 11, 2020

N-E-LB-2a:Technical assistance in tackling the pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by combatting pollution from plastics: Marine Litter Monitoring

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2021-02-01T10:42:08+02:00November 16th, 2020|

This activity will provide support to the implementation of the national monitoring programme of Lebanon with regards to marine litter. It will contribute to the analysis of single-use plastics activity (data analysis, sector assessment, technical measures accompanying the conversion of plastic bag manufacturers, the proposal of a policy) leading to a legal text for the progressive phasing out of plastic bags.

16 11, 2020

N-E-IL-P1: Contribution to the development of a joint public-private road map to effectively recycle plastic polymers in Israel

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2023-09-29T10:57:36+03:00November 16th, 2020|

WES will develop a policy guidance to ban plastic polymers that disrupt the sorting and recycling of plastics.

16 11, 2020

N-E-DZ-1: Support for the monitoring and management of marine litter in Algeria

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2023-06-23T08:32:04+03:00November 16th, 2020|

WES will support the implementation of the Regional Plan for the Management of Marine Litter in the Mediterranean and the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Program of the Barcelona Convention for Algeria. This will be done by generating data adapted to needs on the quantities, types, composition and sources of marine litter on the sea surface and on the seabed and by identifying management measures to combat tf marine litter.

2 11, 2020

N-E-LB-PS-P2: Investigating and developing a compendium with successful approaches of EPR system for plastics in Lebanon and Palestine

By Lisa Papadogeorgaki|2022-12-08T11:12:29+02:00November 2nd, 2020|

This activity is to develop a compendium detailing successful approaches in the wider Mediterranean and beyond with all generic recommendations for the needed steps to be communicated to Lebanon and Palestine with a view to encouraging more ambitious EPR schemes to bring about a more sustainable use of plastics.