The Way Forward, Building Up from On-The-Ground Innovation
Thomas Maes, Fiona Preston-Whyte
Abstract
Summary This chapter of the African Marine Litter Outlook summarises the previous chapters, their findings, suggestions, and identified barriers to tackling marine litter in Africa. The importance of innovative ground-up solutions tackling waste management across Africa are highlighted in this chapter. The forward approach is then outlined through recommendations. The recommendations are covered in 10 points: 9 of which focus on local sources, with a 10th outlining the global need to tackle transboundary marine plastic litter, originating from sources outside of Africa’s control.
Topics & Concepts
Marine debrisLitterEnvironmental planningCommon groundEnvironmental resource managementGeographyEngineeringPolitical scienceEnvironmental scienceSociologyMeteorologyWaste managementDebrisCommunicationMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste Management