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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Clean Coastline (Ren Kustlinje)

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    Ren Kustlinje
    Clean Coastline is an innovative EU project (founded through the Interreg resund-Kattegatt-Skagerrak program, Innovation Area) and is ongoing in the period 1/1 2016 - 31/12 2018.

    The main objective of the project is on marine waste as a common challenge for the countries around the KASK region. 34 partners from Sweden, Norway and Denmark participate in the project with the overall objective to develop new smarter and less costly methods, models and techniques to manage the marine waste more efficiently in the future.

    The overall goal with the project is to Establish innovative collaborations between research institutions and public administrations. This will be done through developing:
    - Working methods and models to mapping, identify and analyze marine waste
    - Working methods and organization to reduce waste and keep the coastline clean
    - Knowledge and behavior to raise awareness and to minimize and prevent new waste

    The results from the project will give more efficient beach cleaning methods and organizations, better and more circular handling of collected materials, more knowledge about occurrence and spread, prevention actions, mapping and measures on local sources of emissions, increased knowledge and awareness in different target groups.

    For the partners the essential goal is that the efforts from the project will give long-term effects such as less marine litter in our oceans and on our beaches.

    In recent years, marine littering has attracted enormous attention in media. At the same time, the issue has been raised high on the political agenda, both at national and international level and in global forums like UN (The Ocean Conference, June 2017). The extent and the negative effects of both macro waste and microparticles have been reported by researchers, operational staff, public and politicians. Awareness and willingness to address the problem, including through reduced use of plastic in various forms, as well as better collection and disposal, has increased enormously.

    The Clean Coastline project has been part of this "awareness journey". It has taken its own energy from the ongoing movement and has also been a powerful contributing part to supporting more innovative work and local solutions for lasting solutions to support and help responsible organizations. It is primarily small coastal municipalities that are responsible for cleaning up and handling the marine waste in accordance with national legislation in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

    During the project significant changes have been done in the three Scandinavian countries. More resources have been devoted to beach cleaning as well as to research and prevention. Trade business and producers has woken up and is looking for renewable materials that could replace plastic as well as a changing behaviour among its customers and themselves. More private individuals have volunteered for beach cleaning!

    The constant question is how the value of plastic can be increased so that reuse and recycling of plastics can increase from today's low figures. Plastic is an important resource and we have to take care better care of it in the future, before it ends up in our seas and breaks down into microparticles where it enters the food chain with effects as of yet unknown effects.
    Partners
    Government: Sotens kommun, Tanums kommun, Tjrns kommun, Stenungsunds kommun, Kunglvs kommun, Kungsbacka kommun, Campus Vst Lysekil, Kosterhavets nationalpark/Lnsstyrelsen i Vstra Gtalands ln, Frederikshavn Kommune, Hjrring Kommune, Jammerbugt Kommune, Thisted Kommune, stfold fylkeskommune, Akershus fylkeskommune, Buskerud fylkeskommune, Vestfold fylkeskommune, Hvale kommune, Fredrikstad kommune, Rde kommune, Rygge kommune, Moss kommune, Ytre Hvaler Nasjonalpark, Frder nasjonalpark, Fylkesmannen i Vestfold, Skjrgrdstjenesten Frderenheten, MOVAR Avfallsselskap

    Non-governmental organization (NGO): Ren och Attraktiv Kust/Vstkuststiftelsen, Hll Sverige Rent, KIMO Danmark, Den Erhvervsdrivende Fond Skagen Uddannelsescenter

    Academic institution: Gteborgs universitet, Aalborg Universitet, Havforskningsinstituttet

    Private sector: Fiskarefreningen Norden
    Nature
    Actions in sewage and water treatment, wetland, artificial grass, marinas, plastic industry etc. to prevent micro plastics ending up in the nature and seas

    Goal 12

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

    Goal 12

    12.1

    Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

    12.1.1

    Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production

    12.2

    By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

    12.2.1

    Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

    12.2.2

    Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

    12.3

    By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

    12.3.1

    (a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index

    12.4

    By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

    12.4.1
    Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement
    12.4.2

    (a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment

    12.5

    By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

    12.5.1

    National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

    12.6

    Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

    12.6.1
    Number of companies publishing sustainability reports

    12.7

    Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

    12.7.1

    Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans

    12.8

    By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

    12.8.1

    Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

    12.a

    Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

    12.a.1

    Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

    12.b

    Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

    12.b.1

    Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

    12.c

    Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

    12.c.1

    Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP

    Goal 14

    Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

    Goal 14

    14.1

    By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

    14.1.1

    (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

    14.2

    By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

    14.2.1

    Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

    14.3

    Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

    14.3.1
    Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

    14.4

    By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

    14.4.1
    Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

    14.5

    By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

    14.5.1
    Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

    14.6

    By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

    14.6.1

    Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

    14.7

    By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

    14.7.1

    Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

    14.a

    Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

    14.a.1
    Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

    14.b

    Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

    14.b.1

    Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

    14.c

    Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

    14.c.1

    Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

    Name Description
    14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
    14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
    1. Beachcleaning and voluntaries & Increased knowledge and changed behavior - Methods for a more efficient beach cleaning have been developed. The goal is to reduce existing waste in a more efficient and simpler way, simplify mapping and analysis of collected waste, improved organizations and increased cooperation. Increased cooperation, communication and accessibility have led to more volunteers being involved in beach cleaning.
    2. Occurrence and spread. Applied research with unique microscope facility & increased knowledge - Simplified analysis models for mmonitoring and fast screening has been developed. Increased knowledge has been raised through a unique microscope facility for more advanced analysis of microplastic particles and flow models that shows the occurrence and spread of marine waste in our oceans. Tests have been made for better understanding how micro-plastic with different sizes and shapes, polymers and chemicals additives or contaminants. Characterization is important for discerning source, spread, fate and effects. More research is needed concerning biological impact.
    3. Sorting, treatment and recycling - Methods has been developed for better and more circular handling and disposal of marine waste. Tests has been done regarding prevention and collection systems (vessels, information, location), sorting of fractions, treatment, circular models (reuse, recycle), social jobs and business models. A whole value chain for used fishing net/tools has been developed. From collecting from fisherman, sorting, pre-treatment to transports and making recycled plastic pellets and finally new products. A Marine Recycling Station has been developed to take care of fishing nets and other collected fractions (mainly plastics) from beach cleaning. New social jobs have been created and work has created great media attention. A whole value chain for used fishing net/tools has been developed. From collecting from fisherman, sorting, pre-treatment to transports and making recycled plastic pellets and finally new products. A Marine Recycling Station has been developed to take care of fishing nets and other collected fractions (mainly plastics) from beach cleaning. New social jobs have been created and work has created great media attention.
    4. Reduce slupply of new waste, sources of plastic particles - Knowledge collection of existing and new technologies for water purification of microparticles. Proposals for measures and construction of test facilities for sewage and water treatment, wetland and overflow.
    Financing (in USD)
    6600000
    In-kind contribution
    A large number of volunteers from the public have been involved through various beach cleaning and information campaigns.
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    Timeline
    01 January 1970 (start date)
    01 January 1970 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Municipality of Sotenäs (Sotenäs kommun)
    SDGs
    Geographical coverage
    Kungshamn, Sweden
    Ocean Basins
    North Atlantic
    Communities of Ocean Action
    Marine and coastal ecosystems management, Marine pollution, Scientific knowledge, research capacity development and transfer of marine technology
    Countries
    Denmark
    Denmark
    Norway
    Norway
    Sweden
    Sweden
    Contact Information

    Mats Abrahamsson, Mayor of Sotens Municipality (kommunalrd i Sotens)