Despite efforts, marine and coastal pollution from land-based sources increases. The experience of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities shows the double-edged nature of multi-stakeholder partnerships: they can increase the effectiveness of action, but also inhibit action due to self-interest. [2]
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/protecting-marine-environment-land-based-activities
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/still one earth GPA.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/international-institute-sustainable-development-iisd
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-ecosystems
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-pollution
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystem-services