Summary
This narrative review examines the current state of microplastics research in African terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting a substantial evidence gap compared with aquatic ecosystem research and international studies. The authors propose a collaborative research framework to strengthen capacity among African scientists and institutions for investigating microplastics contamination and its effects on terrestrial systems across the continent.
UK applicability
Whilst focused on Africa, the paper's call for strengthened research networks and systematic monitoring of microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems may inform UK research priorities and international collaborative approaches to understanding microplastics persistence and effects in soils and agricultural systems.
Key measures
Not specified in abstract; likely a literature review synthesising existing microplastics data from terrestrial ecosystems
Outcomes reported
The study positions microplastics research in Africa within the global research landscape for terrestrial ecosystems and identifies knowledge gaps. It proposes a framework for developing research networks among African scientists and international institutional collaborations to address microplastics contamination in African terrestrial systems.
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