KIMO Publications

Kommunenes Internasjonale Miljøorganisasjon

Local Authorities International Environmental Organisation

KIMO Publications
Read our in-house publications on marine pollution

KIMO General Leaflet

Marine Litter

Economic Impacts of Marine Litter 2010

The Economic Impacts of Marine Litter Report documents two years of research by KIMO International into the costs of marine litter. The report provides a background on types, sources and impacts of marine litter; current legislation and, the municipalities and industries affected. The results highlight the increasing costs of marine litter for municipalities, industries and coastal communities. Read more...

Fishing for Litter Scotland Final Report 2005 - 2008
The Fishing for Litter Final Report 2005 - 2008 has been completed and is now available to download. The report contains background information on Fishing for Litter's origins, development, targets, successes, final results & monitoring data. The document is an essential companion to anyone interested in participating in the initiative. Read more...

Microscopic Plastic Particles in Swedish Coastal Waters
In the summer of 2007 N-Research undertook a study of microplastics in Swedish coastal waters for KIMO Sweden. The results showed a much higher prevalence of small plastic particles than expected. Read more...

Save the North Sea Final Report
The save the North Sea Final Report outlines the results and achievements of the the project over its three years. Read more...

Impacts of Marine Debris and Oil - Economic and Social Costs to Coastal Communities
The problem of marrine litter and oil deposited on coasts is a common problem for coastas local communities and other organisations throughout the world. Read more...

Nuclear Emissions and Transportation

NEW REPORT:

‘The Transport of Nuclear Materials by Sea in Northern Europe’ By Paul Gaffney.

The sea transport of nuclear fuel cycle materials is a routine occurrence as materials are shipped worldwide between nuclear fuel cycle facilities. Their transport is of interest due to their radioactivity, which varies between materials in the cycle, along with the danger that they pose. This review aims to provide information on transports of nuclear fuel cycle materials through Northern European Waters, covering the North East Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea.

Read the full report here ........................

Maritime Safety and Pollution

Oil Pollution Contingency Plan Guidelines - Manual
This manual provides advice to Coastal Local Authorities who are developing oil spill contingency plans. Read more...

Oil Pollution Contingency Plan Guidelines - Checklist

This checklist accompanies the Manual as an aid to developing a contingency plan. Read more...

Analysis of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster 2010: A summary of key reports and response efforts

A KIMO review has been undertaken, looking at the outcomes of key reports into the Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster. This includes findings from the BP Accident Investigation Report , US Oil Spill Commission Report and UK Select Committee Report as well as examining the US Governments response in the Gulf of Mexico Read more...
Hazardous Substances

Guide for Municipalities in Mitigating Eutrophication - Manual

This is a comprehensive guide on how municipalities can reduce nutrient inputs from areas that they influence. The over-enrichment of coastal waters with nutrients causes increased primary production (eutrophication) of phytoplankton resulting in algal blooms which sometimes produce toxic species and oxygen depeletion, causing problems for marine life.

There are large scale national and international strategies and directives in place to help try and mitigate eutrophication. This guide is published to show how municipalities can take action at the local level and contribute effectively to national efforts, which in the worst affected areas are not enough on their own.