MARINE PLASTIC DEBRIS AND MICROPLASTICS Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change Advance copy
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Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change Advance copy ii Recommended citation: UNEP (2016) Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change. Disclaimer: The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations Environment Programme concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Moreover, the views expressed do not necessarily represent the decision or the stated policy of the United Nations Environment Programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement.
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