 RESOURCES 5 Fundamental Recommendations for Local Finances to Meet the Needs The adoption of a new urban agenda at the Habitat III Summit in Quito was the result of a long series of international negotiations. Those talks led to an overall consensus on the economic, social, and environmental challenges the world is facing, as well as on the Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. Different studies carried out showed a need to double, or even triple, the average amounts foreseen for collective urban investments... the majority of investments are the responsibilities of local governments... by UCLG. |  RESOURCES 25 Innovative Solutions to Combat Plastic Marine Litter "Plastic Marine Litter is today a global concern. It comprises up to 95% of the waste accumulated on shorelines, the ocean and sea surface and floors. Most marine litter originates from land-based sources and can have severe environmental, health and economic consequences. Yet, solutions to prevent plastic to end up as marine litter exist and have already proved to be effective. Most of these solutions build on a circular economy approach, which puts the emphasis on preventing waste and on recycling and reuse of materials and products in the first place." | |
Sharing waters means sharing views on common problems to find common solutions (extracted from the 8th World Water Forum) 
