Regional overview of land-based sources of pollution in the Wider Caribbean region

Abstract

The present report provides information on the land-based sources of pollution (LBSP) inventories undertaken in 25 countries of the Wider Caribbean region. This comprehensive information has been compiled from national LBSP inventories, mainly from point sources, together with the assessment of the types and amounts of major pollutants reaching the coastal and marine environment from the above sources as well as information on legislative and administrative measures relevant for their control.