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ClearEnhancing Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement in Taiwan: Legal and Policy Reforms in the Context of International Conventions
Despite its title referencing marine environmental protection, this paper studies Taiwan's legal and institutional framework for maritime pollution control — specifically how its laws compare to international conventions like MARPOL and UNCLOS — not microplastic pollution. It examines ship emission control, oil spill liability, and interagency coordination gaps and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Promoting Ocean Literacy and Combating Chemical Pollution via Marine Education in Taiwan
This study analyzes scientific literature on ocean chemical pollution and its impacts on Taiwan's marine-dependent economy, arguing that formal marine education programs are needed to build ocean literacy and support public engagement with pollution prevention efforts.
International legal system: Marine pollution
This review analyzes the international legal framework governing marine pollution, examining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments while identifying gaps and limitations in current regulations for protecting marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Transformative Governance for Ocean Biodiversity
This review examines transformative governance approaches needed to protect ocean biodiversity, analyzing how existing international frameworks, policies, and institutions can be restructured to meet the scale of threats facing marine ecosystems. The authors assess the barriers and opportunities for achieving systemic change in ocean management toward more effective biodiversity conservation.
Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization
This study examines global ocean governance frameworks and argues that achieving 'ecological civilization' requires coordinated international responses to mounting threats including climate change, ocean acidification, microplastic pollution, and overexploitation of marine resources.
China's marine environmental public interest litigation: current situation, challenges, and improvement approach –analysis based on 339 cases
This study analyzed 339 marine environmental public interest litigation cases in China, examining current challenges and potential improvements in how the legal system addresses marine pollution and ecological damage. Researchers found that while the legal framework is developing, inconsistencies in case handling and enforcement remain significant barriers to effective ocean environmental protection.
The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans
This chapter surveys the legal principles and frameworks that govern ocean protection, including rules addressing microplastic pollution, noise, and chemical contamination. It argues that effective ocean governance requires strengthening the rule of environmental law at both national and international levels.
A bibliometric review on marine ecological environment governance: Development and prospects (1990–2022)
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of 32 years of marine environmental governance research, finding a surge in publications since 2013 with growing focus on microplastic pollution in marine sediments, ecosystem restoration in protected areas, and the development of comprehensive global strategies to protect ocean health.
A study on transboundary governance of marine plastic debris—the case of an adjacent waters between China and Taiwan
Researchers investigated marine debris governance in the Kinmen-Xiamen transboundary waters between China and Taiwan, finding that monsoons, ocean currents, and tides are the primary drivers of debris drift. Marine plastic debris, bamboo, and wood were the dominant waste types, affecting species including the horseshoe crab and Indo-Pacific dolphin.
A 50-year reflection on global ocean governance for protection of the marine environment
This review chapter reflects on five decades of global ocean governance, finding that despite increasing international agreements, longstanding threats like pollution and overfishing remain unresolved while new challenges such as marine plastic litter and illegal fishing have emerged, requiring urgent and innovative governance responses.
New Revision of China’s Marine Environmental Protection Law
This study examines China's 2023 revision of its Marine Environmental Protection Law — first adopted in 1982 — analyzing how the updated legislation strengthens protections for marine ecosystems and reflects China's evolving environmental governance priorities.
Does national power trigger ocean conservation?
This political science study investigates whether a nation's geopolitical power influences its commitment to ocean conservation policies. It explores the relationship between national power dynamics and environmental governance in marine contexts.
International Environmental Law and Marine Pollution in the Pacific Islands: Promoting Sustainable Ocean Governance
Not relevant to microplastics — this international law paper reviews strategies for sustainable ocean governance in Pacific Island nations, covering fisheries management, waste policy, and regional cooperation, but does not focus specifically on microplastic contamination.
The rule of law for marine environmental governance in maritime transport: China’s experience
This review examines China's 40-year development of marine environmental governance law for maritime transport, analyzing legislation, enforcement, and judiciary practices to explain how China has navigated the tension between domestic and international law and the competing interests of flag states and coastal states.
Exploring the Nexus and Utilities Between Regional and Global Ocean Governance Architecture
This paper analyzes the relationship between regional and global ocean governance frameworks, examining how they have co-evolved and how power dynamics shape their interaction. Effective ocean governance is critical for regulating plastic pollution, which requires coordinated action across national and international levels.
Strengthening Capacity in Ocean Governance
This paper is not about microplastics; it examines challenges in international ocean governance, discussing capacity-building initiatives in the Asia-Pacific under frameworks like UNCLOS and multilateral maritime institutions.
Toward ecosystem-based deep-sea governance: a review of global approaches and China’s participation
This study reviews the current state of international deep-sea governance, finding that existing frameworks are fragmented and address only a limited range of issues. The researchers evaluate China's participation in deep-sea governance and propose pathways for enhanced ecosystem-based management approaches.
Legal Approaches to Reduce Plastic Marine Pollution: Challenges and Global Governance
This review examined legal approaches to reducing marine plastic pollution and found that while international frameworks like the International Maritime Organization's MARPOL Annex V and regional agreements provide useful foundations, significant governance gaps and enforcement challenges remain in addressing the global scale of marine plastic contamination.
On the Challenge of Plastic Wastes and Litter in Oceans: Some Policy Reflections
This policy analysis discusses the growing crisis of plastic litter in the world's oceans, reviewing international agreements and national policies aimed at reducing ocean plastic pollution. The authors argue that current policy efforts fall far short of what is needed and propose stronger global governance frameworks.
Looking for a Chinese solution to global problems: The situation and countermeasures of marine plastic waste and microplastics pollution governance system in China
This study analyzed China's marine plastic waste and microplastic pollution governance system, examining policy frameworks across blue economy development, plastics industry reform, and public health awareness, while proposing countermeasures to curb marine pollution intensification.
The difficulties and path of China’s NGOs participating in marine plastic waste governance
Researchers examined the challenges and pathways for Chinese non-governmental organizations to participate effectively in marine plastic waste governance, analyzing organizational capacity, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder relationships. The study found that NGOs face significant institutional barriers and recommends policy reforms that provide clearer roles and stable funding for civil society engagement in ocean plastic management.
Valuing biodiversity and ecosystem services: a useful way to manage and conserve marine resources?
This review examines whether assigning monetary values to marine biodiversity and ecosystem services effectively supports ocean conservation and management. The authors find that while ecosystem valuation is an established approach on land, its use in marine environments lags behind due to the practical challenges of ocean research and complex governance structures.
Critical Perspectives on the New Situation of Global Ocean Governance
This paper examines the evolving landscape of global ocean governance, focusing on how climate change, the pandemic, and geopolitical shifts have created new challenges. Researchers discuss the growing role of non-state actors and the impact of emerging technologies on ocean policy. The study highlights the complexity of coordinating international cooperation on issues like marine pollution, deep-sea mining, and biodiversity protection.
International Law and Regulation of Marine Microplastics: Current Situation, Problems, and Development
This study evaluated the current international legal framework governing marine microplastic pollution and identified significant gaps in regulatory coverage. Researchers found that existing global and regional legal instruments lack the specificity and enforcement mechanisms needed to effectively address microplastic contamination. The study offers recommendations for strengthening international law to better regulate the sources and impacts of marine microplastic pollution.