2024-08-24 15:35:18
MAATE underlines its efforts to combat plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands, highlighting international programs and collaborations. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) has responded to recent reports of plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands, highlighting its efforts and commitments in the fight against this global problem.
He Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE), through its communications department, has responded to recent reports of plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands, highlighting its efforts and commitments in the fight against this global problem.
On Wednesday, July 17, a sit-in was held at the Chinese Embassy to demand that the ambassador ask ship captains to ensure that their crews do not dump garbage into the sea.
This rubbish is affecting the Galapagos Islands, and the ECOAGENTS association claims that 10,000 tons of plastic must be submerged under the sea, affecting biodiversity.
According to the Ministry, plastic pollution in the seas is a global crisis that requires urgent action. Ecuadorstrong measures are being taken to prevent plastics from reaching the oceans, protecting marine biodiversity and ensuring the well-being of coasts and fishing communities.
But, in the face of reports of plastics dumped by Chinese fishing fleets,
According to MAATE, these are the Actions and Programs that are being carried out in the Galapagos Islands
Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP):
Interinstitutional Commission on Responsible Consumption of Plastics: Coordination of efforts with the Galapagos Special Regime Governing Council (CGREG) to address plastic pollution.
Proposed regulations for Circular Economy: Strengthening existing measures and transition from a linear to a circular economy.
Coastal Cleanup and Marine Litter Management ProgramSince 2017, it has collected more than 94 metric tons of marine debris, with 87.5% of it plastic, covering approximately 1,200 kilometers of coastline and collaborating with 5,637 volunteers.
Technical Cooperation: Support from the International Atomic Energy Agency in the project “Strengthening capacities for the protection and conservation of marine and terrestrial biodiversity”, developing an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach.(EC)