Knowledge about the impact of pollution on ocean health is fragmented and scattered. Yet, the evidence that does exist suggests action to tackle marine pollution is urgently needed. Better data is a critical step to catalyse action.
Back to Blue has issued four ambitious calls to action:
OUR PLAN TO TACKLE THE MARINE POLLUTION DATA GAP:
DEFINE: A short discussion paper defining the marine pollution data gap
The Zero-Pollution Ocean: A call to close the evidence gap
A zero-pollution ocean will only be possible if policymakers, business leaders and investors have access to sufficient evidence to evaluate the scope, scale and impact of marine pollution and to take action. Download this short discussion paper to read our recommendations.
DISCUSS: Read our summary of what steps the experts recommend to close the gap
CLOSING THE MARINE POLLUTION DATA GAP: A ROADMAP IN THE MAKING
Developed following an extensive expert stakeholder consultation process, this issues paper examines the key questions that must be addressed to develop an effective and workable roadmap to close the marine pollution data gap.
CONSULT AND BUILD: An inclusive co-design process
We can’t do this alone. Back to Blue’s mandate is to catalyse action; a wide group of stakeholders must collaborate to implement the roadmap.
Back to Blue is now embarking on a targeted consultation and co-design process. We call on scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and investors to join our hackathon to co-design a roadmap to close the marine pollution data gap.
PUBLISH: The Zero-Pollution Ocean Roadmap
Using the findings of these events, Back to Blue will produce a draft Zero-Pollution Ocean Roadmap that will identify how key stakeholders can spearhead a coordinated global response to marine pollution and close the marine pollution data gap.
The draft roadmap, to be released in early 2024, will include an overview infographic, report and set of practical recommendations. The purpose of the roadmap will be to galvanise UN bodies, policymakers, NGOs and businesses to close the marine pollution data gap.
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