Marine Litter Strategy Published 4 July 2013
The Northern Ireland Marine Litter Strategy was published on 4 July 2013. The Strategy is a co-ordinated response which aims to reduce the levels of litter entering the sea and removing litter which is already there. The Strategy contains measures designed to change attitudes and behaviour towards littering. This will be done through education, adequate provision of bins, fining offenders and collecting data on the extent of the problem.
A copy of the Strategy is available here:
The Strategy will be implemented through partnerships between public, private and voluntary and community organisations. This will help ensure the problem of marine litter is addressed at a local level while the strategic direction provided by the Strategy will ensure that the problem is addressed at a Northern Ireland level.
Marine Division’s role in implementation will include on-going communication with stakeholders through face-to-face meetings, use of the Department’s website and a newsletter. We will provide support and share best practice among stakeholders, while keeping track of implementation and reporting on progress to the Good Beach Summit.
Article from NIEA Press release
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