TETHYS4ADRION

Co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg IPA ADRION programme. The overarching aim of the TETHYS4ADRION is to investigate the role of rivers in contributing to marine plastic pollution in the Adriatic-Ionian region and to develop and deploy mitigation strategies aimed at addressing riverine litter inputs. The main lines of action: Facilitating the implementation of harmonised riverine litter monitoring in the ADRION countries Testing and upscaling solutions that prevent and mitigate riverine litter pollution and restore degraded freshwater habitats from plastic pollution Establishing a comprehensive policy framework and groundwork for developing a sustainable and effective plan to manage and reduce riverine litter in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The main results and outputs: Jointly adopted Guidelines for riverine litter monitoring in the Adriatic-Ionian region A Blueprint on how to operationalise best practice solutions to address riverine plastic litter A Regional Roadmap towards zero plastics released at sea in the Adriatic-Ionian region A Regional Group of stakeholders committed to eliminating riverine litter inputs. Partners: National Institute of Chemistry (Lead), Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of Tirana, Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of marine biology University of Montenegro, Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, City of Metković, and City of Čapljina. This has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The content of the page is the sole responsibility of TETHYS4ADRION project and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union and/or IPA ADRION programme authorities.