Abstract

SALAS PINEL, Fiorella; SUAREZ ESPINOZA, Kerlyn; HUGHES ARAYA, Nitchel  and  ROSALES MATAMOROS, Dilany Fabiola. Contributions of public policy to enhance the National Marine Litter Plan in Costa Rica. Rev. Rup. [online]. 2023, vol.13, n.2, pp.79-98. ISSN 2215-2989.  http://dx.doi.org/10.22458/rr.v13i2.4897.

The aim of this article is to establish recommendations for public policy to enhance the National Marine Waste Plan 2021-2030 in Costa Rica. The methodology employed in this research was a combination of expert consultation and discussion, as well as the analysis of secondary information. The findings of the research identified advances, omissions and challenges facing marine solid waste management mentioned, as well as providing possible options for public policy. The research concludes that it is necessary to create the necessary conditions to enhance its implementation considering aspects of measurement, articulation, circular and innovative models, directionality, and opportunities for marine waste management.

Keywords : Environmental policy; environmental management; pollution; coastal zone.

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