Expressions Of Interest For Econsult Diagnostic Study On Marine Litter Prevention Especially Relating To Pla ...

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Expressions Of Interest For Econsult Diagnostic Study On Marine Litter Prevention Especially Relating To Plastics In Coastal KenyaThe Sources Of Marine Pollution Plastic Debris Often Include I Land Based Sources Associated With Urban And Industrial Waste Sites Sewage And Storm Water Outfalls And Terrestrial Litter That Is Transported By River Systems And Ii Ocean Based Sources Associated With Intentionally Or Unintentionally Dumped Or Lost Litter From Vessels Including Fishing Gear Tools Shipping Containers Etc Preventing Waste From Entering The Oceans Therefore Requires A Systemic Approach That Considers All Sources Solutions Require New Policies Behavior Change By Consumers And Industries Investments Innovation And Private Sector Interventions Customized To Each Country And With An Essential Role Given To Communities The Government Of Kenya Gok Has Made A Strong Commitment Towards Improving The Management Of Its Marine And Inland Water Resources By Embarking On A New Approach The Blue Economy Conserving And Better Managing Water Resources Has Been Prioritized In The Governments Development Strategies Including The Big Four Agenda The Country Has Put In Place A Ban On Single Use Plastic Bags That Became Effective In August 2017 The World Bank Is Looking To Recruit A Consultancy Firm To Carry Out A Diagnostic Study On Marine Pollution Plastic Debris Prevention In Coastal Kenya The Consultancy Has The Following Objectives I Document The Distribution Of Marine Litter Plastic On The Coast And In The Nearshore Marine Environment And Identify Priority Areas That Are Particularly Affected Ii Identify The Ten Marine Litter Plastics That Are Most Prevalent In And Have The Largest Impact On Kenyas Coastal And Marine Environment And Identify Their Sources And Pathways Plastic Life Cycle Both Upstream And Downstream Both Land And Ocean Based Iii Assess The Related Policy Framework And Iv Review The Social Landscape By Mapping Stakeholders And Identifying Circular Economy Opportunities 2 Develop A Roadmap Including Actionable Mitigation Measures Toward Addressing Marine Litter And Plastic Pollution In Coastal Areas Based On The Top 10 Marine Litter Plastic Items Identified And By Following The Principles Of Reducing Reusing Recycling Circular Economy And Regulating This Should Include Identifying Possible Infrastructure Investments Developing Mitigation Measures That Can Be Carried Out By The Local Government Communities And Or Private Sector Strengthening Policy Aspects And Identifying Existing Affordable And Sustainable Alternatives To Plastic Items Including By Engaging With Coastal Communities And Other Relevant Stakeholders

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