Marine plastic pollution governance: the role and challenges of international law
Abstract
Abstract Marine plastic debris poses a serious threat to the global marine ecosystem and has become a pressing international concern. Given the connectivity and mobility of the oceans, the fragmented international governance further underscores the urgent need for a holistic approach. To address this fragmentation, we review the evolution of international legal frameworks for marine plastic pollution, identify prevailing challenges, and propose concrete pathways for establishing a life-cycle-based international legal regime.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
Coastal and Marine Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Emerging Contaminants
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN