Capacity Building Online Seminar: Microplastics in Lakes – Impacts and Approaches to Solutions
When? On the 3rd May 2022, 14.00 – 17.00 h CET
Where? Online via ZOOM
There is a great need for research on the topic of microplastics in water bodies. For this reason, seven partner organisations under the leadership of the Italian NGO Legambiente have launched the EU-Life project “Blue Lakes” on this complex issue.
The LIFE Blue Lakes Capacity Building Online Seminar offers a scientific overview to actual issues regarding, microplastics in aquatic systems and especially the pollution of freshwater fishes. The seminar also presents approaches to reduce microplastics in transport infrastructure and finally why macroplastics are a main driver for (micro)plastic pollution and how practical and regulatory solutions may look like.
Programme
14:00
Moderation and Welcoming
Udo Gattenlöhner, Global Nature Fund
Solution approaches to reduce the transport of tyre and road wear particles (TRWP) and other microplastics from road runoff into the aquatic environment
Daniel Venghaus M.Sc., Department of Urban Water Management, Faculty VI Planning Building Environment, Berlin University of Technology
Microplastics in aquatic systems – occurrence and consequences
Dr. Hannes Imhof, Chair of Animal Ecology I, University of Bayreuth
BREAK
15:30
Microplastic pollution of freshwater fishes – Uptake, residence time and level of burden
Samuel Roch, Langenargen Fisheries Research Centre (LAZBW)
Macroplastics as a driver for (micro)plastic pollution – practical and regulatory solutions
Laura Geßner, Expert Circular Economy, Environmental Action Germany
Discussion
Closing session
17:00 End of event
Registration
The participation in the event is free of charge. A registration is required. Please register for the event under the registration link indicated above. You will receive the dial-in information by e-mail after registration.