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Raphael O'Regan

Marine Plastic Pollution, SDG 14, and the Circular Economy: The Need for Stronger International Enforcement

Sustainable International Development · Undergraduate Essay · 2026

Undergraduate coursework

This essay examines the challenges of enforcing international policy on plastic pollution, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14. It explores how weak enforcement mechanisms limit the effectiveness of global agreements, and argues for stronger accountability within a circular economy framework.

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