Australian Marine Debris Initiative

Lead organisation: Tangaroa Blue Foundation (Non-governmental)

Tangaroa Blue Foundation created the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI), an on-ground network of volunteers, communities, organisations and partners that contribute data from rubbish collected during clean-up events to the AMDI Database, and then work on solutions to stop the flow of litter at the source. The AMDI helps communities look after their coastal environment by providing resources and support programs, and collaborates with industry and government to create change on a large scale.

Policy uptake explanation

AMDI Data used for local, state and federal government plans policies, as well as monitoring impact of marine debris/litter intervention projects/policies. Use of AMDI by Australian Government in reporting towards progress of SDG obligations.

Additional information

Source Inventory of environmental citizen science projects - Annex: Survey results
Web site www.tangaroablue.org
Contact point mailto:info@tangaroablue.org
Start/end date 2004 - Unknown
Still active? Yes

Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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