Baseline Scientific Report
Microplastic pollution, zooplankton diversity and ecotoxicological risks in Muanda ecosystems.
Deliverables
Project Outputs
Clear scientific, technical, community and policy products designed to remain useful after the project period.
Key areas
Core Components
Pollution Hotspot Map
Georeferenced sampling sites and priority monitoring areas along the DRC Atlantic coast.
Integrated Database
Biological, ecological and environmental data with metadata, photographs, lab analyses and DNA barcode sequences.
Monitoring Protocol
Standardized field and laboratory protocol for microplastics and bioindicator species.
Policy Brief
Recommendations for decision-makers on pollution, food safety, biodiversity and coastal management.
Training Materials
Modules and manuals for students, researchers, public officials, fishermen, women processors, NGOs and communities.
Awareness Materials
Accessible materials for schools, fishing sites, households and coastal communities.
Local Observatory
A multi-stakeholder monitoring mechanism for marine pollution and coastal ecosystem health in Muanda.