Lead institution:
Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
The Global Marine plastic litter Monitoring Network Project (GMMN Project) aims to create a global network hub to share and compile the monitoring activities and data on marine plastic litter distribution collaborating with existing and future initiatives.
It will produce additional value through harmonization and visualization of monitoring efforts. This will contribute to achieving SDG 14 and realizing Target 14.1. Also, this initiative will provide basic data useful for indicator 14.1.1 and contribute to Decade outcomes: 1 – A clean ocean, 6 – An accessible ocean and 7 – An inspiring and engaging ocean.
Start Date: 07/09/2020
End Date: NA
Lead Contact: FUJIOKA Masayuki (kaipla01@env.go.jp)
challenges: Create a digital representation of the Ocean, Expand the Global Ocean Observing System, Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, Skills, knowledge and technology for all, Understand and beat marine pollution
ocean_basins: All Ocean Basins
type_of_action: Project