Βιώσιμη διαχείριση της θαλάσσιας ρύπανσης και κοινωνικοοικονομική ανθεκτικότητα στην μεσόγειο : μια προσέγγιση της κυκλικής οικονομίας για την διατήρηση των οικοσυστημάτων και των μέσων διαβίωσης
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Keywords
Θαλάσσια ρύπανση ; Αστικά απόβλητα ; Πλαστικά απόβλητα ; Κυκλική οικονομία ; Κοινωνικοοικονομική ανθεκτικότητα ; Λεκάνη απορροής ; Ανακύκλωση ; Στόχοι Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης ; Ευρωπαϊκές πολιτικές ; ΕπαναχρησιμοποίησηAbstract
The Mediterranean Sea constitutes a highly significant yet particularly vulnerable marine ecosystem, increasingly affected by anthropogenic pressures. Its semi-enclosed geographical nature, combined with the high concentration of population and economic activities in coastal areas, facilitates the accumulation of pollutants and intensifies environmental degradation.
This study examines the phenomenon of marine pollution in the Mediterranean, with a particular focus on plastics and microplastics, which represent the dominant form of marine litter. Initially, it analyzes the key socio-economic characteristics of the region, including urbanization, tourism development, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns, all of which are closely linked to waste generation and management.
Subsequently, the study investigates the main sources and pathways through which plastic waste enters the marine environment, with emphasis on land-based sources such as municipal solid waste, riverine inputs, and coastal activities. It also explores the distribution of microplastics and their impacts on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
Particular attention is given to the socio-economic impacts of marine pollution, as key sectors such as fisheries and tourism are directly affected, along with the resilience of coastal communities. In this context, the study examines the existing institutional and policy framework governing marine pollution, as well as the role of international initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Finally, the study highlights the transition towards a circular economy as a key strategy for preventing and reducing marine pollution. It argues that addressing the issue requires systemic interventions, improved waste management, and a shift in production and consumption patterns, in order to ensure the sustainable management of marine resources and enhance the resilience of Mediterranean ecosystems and societies.
Postgraduate Studies Programme
Βιοοικονομία, Κυκλική Οικονομία και Βιώσιμη ΑνάπτυξηDepartment
Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής ΕπιστήμηςNumber of pages
120Language
GreekCollections
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