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International trade and plastic waste in oceans: legal and policy challenges
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This study examined the intersection of international trade and plastic waste through a review of legal frameworks including the Basel Convention, UNCLOS, and regional trade agreements, identifying enforcement gaps and insufficient international cooperation as major obstacles. The authors recommend strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing compliance monitoring, and promoting sustainable trade practices to mitigate marine plastic pollution.
Plastic waste pollution in oceans has emerged as a severe global crisis, exacerbated by international trade. The increased movement of goods, particularly plastic-based products, contributes significantly to marine plastic pollution. This study explores the intersection of international trade and plastic waste, focusing on legal and policy challenges. Using a qualitative research design, this paper reviews international legal frameworks such as the Basel Convention, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and regional trade agreements to assess their effectiveness in addressing plastic waste issues. The research highlights critical enforcement gaps, lack of standardized regulations, and insufficient international cooperation as major obstacles to effective plastic waste management. Key findings suggest strengthening international legal frameworks, enhancing monitoring and compliance mechanisms, and promoting sustainable trade practices are crucial for mitigating plastic pollution in oceans. The study underscores the necessity for binding agreements within trade policies to ensure a sustainable balance between economic growth and marine ecosystem preservation.
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