Grant project deliverable

Towards understanding the impacts of marine plastic debris on ecosystem services and the economy in South Africa

Grant holder: A Nahman

Institution: CSIR

Grant: CSIR/BEI/WRIU/2020/043

Duration: 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2023

Status: Complete

» Publication: Nahman, A., Oelofse, S. and Haywood, L. (2025). The economic impacts of marine plastic debris in South Africa: A preliminary estimate. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 212, 117461.
» Dissertation: Yose, P. (2023). Marine plastic pollution impacts on ecosystem services and livelihoods in South Africa: A review and stakeholder perceptions. Master’s Thesis. Rhodes University.
» Briefing note: Nahman, A., Haywood, L., Oelofse, S., Blanchard, R. and Smith-Adao, L. (2023). The economic impact of marine plastic in SA: Summary and Recommendations. CSIR: Stellenbosch.
» Technical report: Nahman, A., Haywood, L., Oelofse, S., Blanchard, R. and Smith-Adao, L. (2023). The economic impact of marine plastic in South Africa. A preliminary estimate. CSIR: Stellenbosch.
» Presentation: Nahman, A. (2023). The economic impact of marine plastic debris in South Africa: A preliminary estimate. Summary Presentation.