West Africa is gearing up for a major environmental push! 🌱 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – a bloc of 15 nations – is drafting a regional action plan to tackle plastic pollution, announced officials at a World Bank-backed workshop this week.
Why It Matters
Plastic waste is choking coastlines and cities across the region, threatening ecosystems and public health. While countries like Ghana and Nigeria have tried national bans on single-use plastics, progress has been uneven. ECOWAS director Bernard Yao Koffi called for a unified strategy: \"We need stronger collaboration to turn plans into action.\" 💪
The Road Ahead
💡 Sharing tech and policies across borders
💡 Boosting recycling infrastructure
💡 Creating eco-friendly alternatives to plastics
Think of it like a group project where everyone brings their A-game! 🌟 The plan could set a blueprint for other regions battling plastic pollution.
