Hey there, eco-warriors! 🌱 Guess what's buzzing in West Africa? The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is gearing up to battle plastic pollution across the region! 🌊🛡️
On Monday, Bernard Yao Koffi, the ECOWAS director for environment and natural resources, spilled the tea during a World Bank-supported workshop. ☕️ The 15-member regional group is considering a unified action plan to kick plastic waste to the curb. 🚮✋
\"Many of our member states have introduced national action plans to address plastic pollution, with some even aiming to ban single-use plastics,\" Koffi said. \"However, these efforts have faced implementation challenges.\" 💡
Sounds like it's time for some teamwork! 🤝 By joining forces, ECOWAS hopes to overcome obstacles and make a real splash in the fight against plastic waste. 🌊💥 Imagine cleaner beaches, healthier oceans, and a greener future for everyone! 🌴🌊🌞
Stay tuned, because this could be a game-changer for environmental protection in West Africa and beyond! 🌍🚀
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ECOWAS mulls regional action plan to address plastic pollution
cgtn.com
