Globally, water systems face a variety of critical threats, such as extreme weather events, saltwater intrusion, and pollution. Strong international policy is essential in combating and preventing these issues. While the EU’s Water Framework Directive highly regulates...
In honour of International Women’s Day, we would like to introduce you to 6 women making an impact on our ocean by spearheading various initiatives to combat ocean-related problems. Learn more about their efforts in our latest blog post. By Teagan Prawmanee Intaralib...
Let’s get to know microplastics! Plastic is integrated into our daily lives in so many ways, yet sometimes it goes unnoticed, especially microplastics. Understanding its definition, impacts, and possible solutions is key to tackling plastic pollution closer to the...
There is an estimated 200 million tonnes of plastic in our oceans and at the current rate, ocean plastic pollution could increase by half as much again within the next 10 years [1]. Robust, harmonised regulation is critical to reducing both plastic production and...
The United Nations 2023 Water Conference took place from 22-24 March in New York focusing mainly on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All. A historical event, as it was the first UN Water Conference held after almost half a century. It’s been considered a...
As much as 80% of the plastic found in our oceans is transported from the land by rivers[i]. Even more, plastic may be trapped in our rivers, never reaching the seas. But how does plastic get into rivers in the first place? Every minute the equivalent of one rubbish...
