Stories and Research Briefs

IKHAPP is following recent developments within the research publications and innovative, knowledge-based solutions to prevent plastic pollution. Here we present brief versions of recent research publications and stories from projects and organizations that are making progress on plastic-related issues.

Stories

February 4, 2026

Independent scientific inputs to the first ISP-CWP Work Programme published as Panel enters preparatory phase

Environment Research Stories

UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel for Chemicals Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP) As the first plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP) convenes from 2–6 February to open preparation of its first Work Programme, the international scientific community is strengthening the evidence base for global policy decisions. With little progress in the[…]

December 11, 2025

Addressing soil plastic pollution in the Nordic countries

Agricultural plastics Stories

Written by Cecilie Baann and Amy-Kristine Andersen, NIVA See all the presentations from the webinar here. Plastics is no...

October 10, 2024

A Wave of Change: The Synergy of AI and Citizen Science in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Cleanup technologies Stories Technology

The image illustrating AI technologies and plastic pollution was created by AI (DALL-E). As our oceans and rivers increa...

April 18, 2024

IKHAPP at the 3rd Regional 3RproMar Workshop in Iloilo City

ASEAN Environment Stories

IKHAPP at the 3RproMar Knowledge Partnership for Marine Litter Prevention IKHAPP participated at the 3RproMar 3rd Region...

Research Briefs

Stories and Research Briefs

Stories

Independent scientific inputs to the first ISP-CWP Work Programme published as Panel enters preparatory phase

Addressing soil plastic pollution in the Nordic countries

A Wave of Change: The Synergy of AI and Citizen Science in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

IKHAPP at the 3rd Regional 3RproMar Workshop in Iloilo City

Research Briefs

Independent scientific inputs to the first ISP-CWP Work Programme published as Panel enters preparatory phase

Policy Brief: A lifecycle perspective on just transition in the global plastics treaty

Estimating the cost of marine plastic interventions

Bioplastics for a circular economy

Research on the environmental, food security and health impacts of food system plastics

Global marine litter research 2015-2020: Geographical and methodological trends

Critical advances and future opportunities in upcycling of plastic waste

Clean-up technologies need to be regulated to secure benefit to the environment and society

Understanding the interactions between plastic particles and (trace) elements in water

Plastic Pollution in the Coastal Environment: Current Challenges and Future Solutions

Recycling of multilayer plastic packaging materials by solvent-targeted recovery and precipitation

The cost of marine litter damage to the global marine economy

Defining the risk presented by novel entities: How plastic and chemicals affect Earth system integrity

How are governments responding to global plastic pollution? A glimpse of the Plastics Policy Inventory, and a COVID-19 update

Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?

Stronger together: The role of regional instruments in strengthening global governance of marine plastic pollution

Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution

Strengthen the global science and knowledge base to reduce marine plastic pollution

Basic principles for development and implementation of plastic clean-up technologies: what can we learn from fisheries management?

How a voluntary industry contribution can transform the plastic economy