Imogen Napper

Marine Scientist & National Geographic Explorer

As a Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer and Re.Generation Fellow with The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Dr. Imogen Napper shares her research and reveals how to uncover clues and tackle plastic pollution. This journey starts in our homes and extends across Earth's oceans, rivers, and mountains. Her research investigates different sources of plastic pollution into the environment; this has helped to influence legislation banning microbeads in facial scrubs, investigated how we are polluting the planet through washing and wearing our clothes, demonstrated that biodegradable plastics bags could still hold a full load of shopping after being submerged in the ocean after 3 years and found the highest microplastics on Earth near Mt. Everest summit. Her research shows how small changes can make a big difference and that larger environmental commitments are needed by industry and governments globally.

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Since 2006, The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has sought to bring together scientists, political leaders and economic and civil society stakeholders behind a vital objective for our future – protecting the ocean and the land. The Foundation’s long-term action has led to some encouraging victories being won, whether in safeguarding endangered species or improving living conditions in rural communities by implementing new sustainable and ethical solutions.

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