Marine pollution is a broad and multifaceted issue that is being increasingly understood and recognised, however unsustainable pathways continue to threaten the global biosphere. Therefore, Riechers et al. (2021) conducted literature-based research to identify the drivers of rising marine pollution, major research foci and pollutants, and the characteristics of suggested interventions. The authors attempted to understand how knowledge can best be used to effectively address marine pollution.
The authors applied the leverage points concept of Meadows (1999) to their literature review in order to identify the type, spatial distribution and depth of the interventions discussed. They classified the scientific studies and interventions according to this leverage points perspective, in order to determine the ability of the interventions to create lasting change. Riechers et al. (2021) hypothesised that sustainability interventions would likely be focussed on highly tangible and short-term goals, rather than targeting transformative change…
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Ideas for Sustainability 