Training Needs Assessment Report (TNA): Towards Microplastic Monitoring and Evidence-Based Policy Measures in Sri Lanka
Abstract
The report assesses the level of public awareness of microplastic pollution and related hazards as well as the current status of microplastic monitoring facilities available in Sri Lanka’s state and private sector institutes, with an emphasis on the public water supply chain and identifying microplastic point sources upstream to ensure safe drinking water. The survey results of this work provide the essential first step in formulating mitigation programs to prevent aquatic microplastic pollution and build human capacity in Sri Lanka. The TNA report comprises four broad themes, namely, (1) the Status of public awareness of microplastics, (2) Engagement level assessment on sampling, analysis, and research publications related to microplastics, (3) Capacity and gap assessment for determining the degree of microplastic pollution, and (4) Recommendations for achieving the required monitoring activities of microplastics. The survey results of the TNA include a nationwide data assessment. This TNA project was governed by the principles of participatory qualitative assessments and followed the established steps, involving the identification of problems and assessment of design needs, collection and analysis of information, compilation of a preliminary report reviewed by national, regional, and international peers, and data validation via random stakeholder consultations and expert reviews. Information compilation and analysis followed a five-step process and the existing situation…
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