1、Plastic Pollution andBiodiversity:a Global OverviewI N S I G H T R E P O R TJ U N E 2 0 2 6Images:Adobe Stock,Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expresse
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3、art of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsPreface 3Executive summary 4Introduction 61 Biodiversity and the impact of plastic pollution 81.1 Scale and scope of th
4、e challenge 91.2 Global governance progressing but still patchy 101.3 Pathways for the impact of plastic pollution on biodiversity 111.4 Value of biodiverse ecosystems to societies 14 andeconomies2 The geography ofimpact 202.1 Geographic approach breaks silos andbroadens 21 stakeholder cooperation2.
5、2 Mapping where biodiversity is at greatest risk 22 from plastic pollution3 Risks to businesses and opportunities forengagement 273.1 Risks to businesses from exposure to plastic pollution 283.2 Upstream opportunities for private sector engagement 313.3 Downstream opportunities for private sector en
6、gagement 344 Opportunities for public sector engagement 394.1 Communities and civil society organizations 404.2 Cities and urban areas 444.3 Governments and municipalities 455 The case for joint action on biodiversity loss andplastic pollution 515.1 Five reasons to tackle plastic waste andbiodiversi