Some regulations of International Law on Prevention of Marine Litter

Abstract

This paper aims to provide an overview of the regulation and management instruments developed at international, regional and national levels to address marine litter problems, put forward the potential gaps in the existing management body and suggest solutions. The article also review the role of international law in managing the problem of marine litte. In addition, regulations of Vietnamese law for Prevention and Management of Marine litter is discussed. The paper concludes with a few policy conclusions in Viet Nam.

Keywords: Marine litter, Management, Regulation, International Law, Environmental Protection, Vietnam.

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