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Date Time 30 countries join global initiative to tackle marine litter Countries from across the oceans team up to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious GloLitter Partnerships Project. ​​Plastic litter has devastating effects on our oceans, marine life and human health. It also has measurable impacts on the fishing and shipping industries.  A major international project that will help reduce marine plastic litter from maritime transport and fishing sectors is up for a successful start, after getting 30 countries on board. Five regions will b...

30 countries partner with FAO and International Maritime Organization 8 April 2021, Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and 30 countries in a major initiative to tackle marine litter and clean up the world's oceans. The GloLitter Partnerships Project is being implemented by FAO in partnership with the IMO, with initial funding from the Government of Norway through the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). GloLitter will assist developing countries in identifying opportunities...