Marine litter is a global issue with vast quantities of plastic and other debris washing up on the shores of SIDS around the world. Take a look at this fascinating article published on Theconversation.com this month tracking the origins and flow patterns of plastic debris around the Seychelles.

The ISLANDS Programme is also getting underway in the Indian Ocean and will be working with the Seychelles, Comoros, Maldives and Mauritius to reduce the plastic burden in these countries, as well as manage a range of other toxic pollutants that are released when everyday objects, such as end-of-life vehicles, e-waste and used oil are dumped or improperly disposed of.