Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Ascension and St Helena
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £499,234
WHERE St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Summary
This project will replicate and scale an effective intervention to tackle systemic drivers of plastic pollution in St Helena and Ascension, contributing to environmental conservation, particularly benefitting the ocean and key wildlife species by 2025.
This project will:
• Research the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife, and develop, implement, test and evaluate appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Trial innovative solutions and interventions; and create conditions for island stakeholders to reduce single-use plastic (SUP) use.
• Improve associated waste management efficiency.
University of Cape Town, University of Plymouth, University of Exeter, Ascension Island Government, Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, SHNT - St Helena National Trust
