Marine environment at risk as chemicals pollution grows

“Thousands of new chemicals are coming onto the market every year, in addition to the 350,000 or so identified chemicals and mixtures of chemicals already in existence, most of which we know very little about in terms of their toxicity and harmfulness to the environment or human health.

Many of these chemicals - used in products from household cleaning products to sunscreen - are leaching into the environment and into the sea, and damaging marine life and ecosystems" says Charles Goddard, editorial director at Economist Impact.

How are communities in SIDS reducing coastal pollution?

Across the world, coastal regions and ecosystems are facing diverse environmental pressures from overexploitation, soil erosion, urban waste discharge and more. In the Pacific region, the problem is even more severe given the reliance of countries on healthy ocean ecosystems and services.

Watch this video by the No Pelesitiki Campaign in Tonga!

Call for Abstract & Poster Proposals for the 7th International Marine Debris Conference

Selected abstracts will be offered a speaking time within the Technical Session to which the abstract is submitted, while successful poster proposals will be offered a space at the conference’s poster event. For more information, please review the Abstracts & Posters page on the 7IMDC website.

Academics, NGOs and passionate individuals from SIDS countries are warmly invited to apply and share their knowledge and experiences on how to tackle marine debris.

Deadline: Friday 29th of April

How youth-led tech can tackle climate change and build resilience in SIDS

Technology will play an important role in climate adaptation efforts in small island developing states. Engaging youth in the design and deployment of tech solutions is crucial to helping the most affected communities adapt.

"Youth often see technology from a very different perspective than our older generations and can better harness the potential of technological solutions for positive transformation to tackle climate change".

How are communities in SIDS reducing coastal pollution?

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific region, the problem is even more severe given the reliance of countries on healthy ocean ecosystems and services.

Watch this video by the Samoa Recycling Waste Management Association!

Hi all!
Yesterday we completed the Pacific segment of our ISLANDS webinar "Tackling Plastics in SIDS".

Please find the recording below as well as the interesting presentation given by Joao Sousa.

Thanks again everyone for the insightful conversation!