Commissioned Research on Marine Litter Science Evidence Gaps for UN Treaty Negotiations
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
AwardedCommissioned Research on Marine Litter Science Evidence Gaps for UN Treaty Negotiations
Awarded 20 Oct 2025
Awarded20 Oct 2025
Value£114,999.00
SupplierUniversity of Plymouth
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 20 Oct 2025Expired 30 Mar 2026
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to the University of Plymouth (via University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd.) for research on key evidence gaps in marine litter science required for UN Treaty negotiations.
The contract, valued at £114,999, recognizes the invaluable role of the science commission to UK policymakers and wider stakeholders.
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