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Policy-relevant recommendations
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This policy document presents recommendations to states for addressing marine plastic debris and microplastics, drawn from the UNEP study on marine plastic pollution.
In the light of the evidence and findings contained in the study entitled “Marine plastic debris and microplastics: global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change”, and in order to address problems related to marine litter in the most efficient and effective way, it is recommended that States
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