Research & Publications
Guidebook
Plastic-Free Seas Guidebook
The successful elimination of waste in Africa depends on countries having National and Regional Action Plans to better manage waste across the value chain.
Guidebook
African Resource Book Series: A Guide to Plastics
The ultimate ‘A to Z’ of plastics, specifically within the African context.
Template
National Action Plan template
Download the National Action Plan template (adapted from © Abidjan Convention, United Nations Environment Programme, and Sustainable Seas Trust, 2023).
Guidebook
ALDFG in Africa: Best Practice Guide
A collaborative, Africa-focused guide to implementing global best practices for the prevention, mitigation and remediation of ALDFG in Africa.
Manuals
Sediment Sample Collection and Preparation for the Analysis of Plastic-Related Pollutants
An additional chapter to the Sample Preparation Manual on methods for sampling and processing sediment to be analysed for plastic-related pollutants.
Manuals
African Marine Litter Monitoring Manual, Second Edition
This second edition of the manual introduces new methods to assess litter upstream, including land-based sources and waterways.
Peer Review
Implementing land-based litter surveys through visual inspection of imagery using unmanned aerial vehicles
The study shows that the Comparison Technique is an easy and inexpensive method to monitor litter loads on large scales.
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