BeMed’s conferences- Monaco Ocean Week 2021

As part of #MonacoOceanWeek, BeMed has organised a morning of online events !

On the programme:

9:30-10:30: Conference The Mediterranean, a sea of plastic: what solutions ?

By presenting the conclusions of its latest report “The Mediterranean: Mare Plasticum”, the IUCN has reviewed the latest figures showing the severity of plastic pollution in the Mediterranean. The 2020 winners then presented the solutions they are implementing to fight against this scourge. To watch the conference

10:45-11:20: Press conference – announcement of the BeMed 2021 awardees

In 2020, with the health crisis, the consumption of single-use plastics has greatly increased. While some are essential to slow the spread of the virus, it is important to remember that plastic pollution is one of the major environmental blights of our century. To continue to act and avoid amplifying an already serious problem, BeMed has renewed its call for micro-initiatives and unveils its new awardees. To watch the press conference