5th Marine Debris Conference

The 5th International Marine Debris Conference, co-organized by UNEP and US/NOAA, took place in Honolulu (US) from 20-25 March 2011. The Conference concluded with the adoption of the  Honolulu Commitment, establishing a cross-sectoral approach to help reduce the occurrence of marine debris, as well as the damage it causes to marine habitats, the global economy, biodiversity and human health.