WES Regional Training on better understanding microplastics and identifying how to address the issue

As part of the workplan of the EU funded WES project, a Regional Training on “Understanding better microplastics and identifying how to address the issue” (RE-2-REG) will be organised via three on-line sessions.

The three training sessions (approx. 3 hours each; 9 hours in total) will be held on:

Thursday 12 May 2022

Module 1: Understanding the issue of microplastics in the marine environment: amounts, types, sources, effects and monitoring approaches.

Tuesday 24 May 2022

Module 2: Understanding the issue of primary microplastics: impacts, existing measures and the way forward.

Thursday 2 June 2022

Module 3: Understanding the issue of secondary microplastics: impacts, existing measures and the way forward.

The purpose of this Regional Training is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the problematic of microplastics, what the current initiatives are, and provide tools so that policy makers and other stakeholders can address the issue.

Looking forward to seeing you there!