CONSULTATION: An updated marine litter strategy for Scotland
To contribute to the IMarEST response, please send your feedback to us at [email protected] by 11 March 2022.
This consultation is one of the final stages in the process of updating the Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A large amount of work has already been undertaken with guidance from the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group. Membership of the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group includes representatives from academia, environmental charities and non-governmental organisations, terrestrial litter interests, the fishing industry, and public bodies that have responsibility for dealing with pollution in our waterways.
Marine Scotland is leading this work and is now seeking input from the public and other organisations to finalise the strategy and action plan before it is published.
The action plan has been agreed with the steering group as work that can be realistically achieved within the next six years, bearing in mind the staff and monetary resources available. Each action has a timeframe, a responsible lead organisation, and a tangible output that can be measured. This is so they can demonstrate progress, transparency and accountability.
The purpose of this consultation is not to repeat the earlier engagement process progressed by the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group. Rather, it seeks wide-ranging views on the range of actions that have been identified as priorities to guide their work over the next six years.
Why your views matter
Marine litter is a subject which is important to many people. Through the work carried out with the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group, a list of specific actions has been developed that will effect a positive change. We now seek views on these actions. The responses to this consultation will help shape and deliver the final strategy and action plan, which will be published in 2022.
You can answer the consultation questionnaire here but please send your comments to [email protected] before 11 March 2022 to contribute to the IMarEST response.