ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a perspective to the question by reflecting on the challenges associated with marine pollution, and a possible multifaceted way toward accelerating the slow progress to curb the global challenge. Marine pollution governance based on the ecosystem-based approaches utilizing the best available science is needed to effectively tackle the cumulative impacts of human activities on biodiversity. In terms of governance measures, international legal instruments and institutional frameworks play important roles in combating marine pollution. Indeed, numerous agreements and various institutional arrangements exist. However, some subject matters (e.g., governance of marine biodiversity areas beyond national jurisdiction) may benefit from a new global. The effectiveness of a global marine plastic treaty will also depend on the design and the level of stakeholder engagement in the negotiation process. The chapter concludes with a call with resources to provide adequate, predictable, and sustained capacity building and technology transfer to ensure an enabling environment for all to address marine pollution.
