India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative

Context: The India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative (INMPI) has helped Agra improve waste circularity and reduce plastic leakage into the Yamuna River, with successful interventions in managing petha and footwear waste. About India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative (INMPI): What it is? A bilateral collaboration between the Government of India and Government of Norway to address marine litter, …

Marine Litter

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE   Context: A study published in the Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier) has highlighted a growing marine litter crisis in Lakshadweep, with plastic pollution posing an existential threat to coral reef ecosystems.   About Marine Litter: What is Marine Litter? Persistent, human-made waste that accumulates in the marine …