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1  GPML SEA-BASED SOURCES OF MARINE LITTER Update on IMO activities

2 Agreed activities under the IMO-UNEP letter of agreement  Participation in planning and project management activities  Preparation of a MARPOL Annex V training package  Scoping study on plastics and litter in the waste streams covered by the London Convention and Protocol  Development of a kids’ website and related outreach  Outreach to MEPAs: cooperation with HELMEPA on a marine litter observation system

3 MARPOL Annex V training package  Developed with assistance from one technical expert and one pedagogical expert  Four modules covering MARPOL, the role of governments in enforcement, port reception facilities etc.  Trainees manual, powerpoints, instructions for lecturers, exercises

4 Scoping study on marine litter LC/LP waste streams  Need identified by the Scientific Groups on the LC/LP  Consultant delivered first draft to LC/SG 38 in April  Final document being prepared to be delivered to the governing bodies in October

5 Remaining activities  Development of a kids’ website: in final stages  Outreach to MEPAs: cooperation with HELMEPA on a marine litter observation system. Awaiting HELMEPA input


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