MLAP
Platform

Knowledge and
resource library

Essential knowledge and guidance on marine litter in one place: legislation and regulation, international conventions, technical guidelines and policy documents.

Example selection: the documents below are public reference material chosen for the prototype; the library is completed with the platform's own guidance at launch.

3 documents listed

  • Basel Convention plastic waste amendments

    Brings mixed and contaminated plastic waste under the prior informed consent procedure for transboundary movements.

    Open source
    International conventionsUNEP2019 · English

  • Barcelona Convention Regional Plan on Marine Litter Management in the Mediterranean

    Binding regional framework for Mediterranean countries on preventing, monitoring and reducing marine litter.

    Open source
    International conventionsUNEP / MAP2013 · English

  • MARPOL Annex V: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

    International rules banning the discharge of garbage from ships and setting requirements for port reception facilities.

    Open source
    International conventionsIMO2013 · English

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