On the roles and limitations of NGOs in the governance of marine plastic waste

By ZHAO Yan

PhD. Candidate in International Affairs and Public Governance, Ocean University of China

Abstract: A growing plastic smog in ocean makes an urgent need for the multi-stakeholder participation. As one of the important actors in global governance, NGOs play an active role in the governance of marine plastic pollution with strong sense of mission and responsibility. In addition, the limitations of NGOs in marine plastic pollution governance are reflected in technical ethics, the dissemination of false reports and limited voice channel. Therefore, we must face up to these limitations and accept them for NGOs’ improvement and change to make contribution to global maritime governance.

Key words: NGOs, marine plastic waste, global maritime governance

ZHAO Yan. On the roles and limitations of NGOs in the governance of marine plastic waste. BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol.1, March 2023. Total issues 37. ISSN2749-9065