This overview focuses on national environmental legislation, policies, programs and institutional arrangements related to dealing with marine litter in the NOWPAP region. It has been compiled using the latest data and information provided by NOWPAP member states, and will possibly be useful for people who are interested in taking a glimpse at the current situation (legal aspects) in the region.
Implementation of NOWPAP contributes to the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) in the Northwest Pacific region.