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4th October 2018
Heroes disembark in the Mediterranean to fight against single-use plastics
SCP/RAC and Zero Zbel (Zero Waste) have come together to promote solutions against single-use plastics among the Mediterranean inhabitants through the SwitchMed programme.
25th September 2018
Mediterranean Coast day: economic growth and the protection of the environment can and need to be conciliated
For this Mediterranean Cost Day, numerous experts are gathering on 25 September in Split the Croatian city hosting PAP/RAC, “the Mediterranean Coastal Management Centre”, to discuss past successes and shortcomings of Mediterranean coastal management, as well as new environmental challenges that require a more ambitious and urgent action.
The Mediterranean Sea, an important source of employment and economic growth
14th September 2018
We are surrounded by toxic chemicals: SCP/RAC provides 20 case studies to prevent their use and to find alternatives.
- The new publication of UN Environment/MAP - SCP/RAC intends to inspire and provide practical indications to phase out toxic chemicals in the Mediterranean region.
- SCP/RAC and the EU-funded SwitchMed Programme support entrepreneurs and CSOs to take action through technical assistance and seed funding.
- These solutions not only would benefit the environment in the MENA region but also provides socio-economic development.
Pedro Fernandez (1st on the right) at the side event ©BRSmeas
12th September 2018
SCP/RAC at the Basel Convention Open Ended Working Group meeting: marine litter plastics as a top priority topic
For the 11th edition of its Open-Ended Working Group meeting, the Basel Convention1 organized a side event on marine litter plastics and microplastics, stressing the need to take urgent action against plastics.
15th June 2018
SCP/RAC assists to an expert meeting in Nairobi to define actions at the global level to fight against marine litter and micro plastics
- In 2050, practically all species of seabirds on the planet will eat plastic. On this year, there will be more plastics in the sea than fish.
- 8 tons of plastic enters our seas every year.
- More than 40% of the plastic is used only once, before being thrown.
- The lifespan of a plastic bag is 16 minutes on average. Then it will take 450 years to degrade.
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