Plastic Pirates – Go Europe! Summit 2024
We are thrilled to invite you to one of the largest Horizon Europe citizen science projects' summit. Join us to discuss the bigger picture of engaging young Europeans, combatting plastic pollution, and promoting citizen science in the European Research Area. Discover its impact on the Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030.
Event Details:
Date: 5.-6. November 2024
Location: BluePoint, Brussels, Belgium
At the summit, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about and discuss with school children, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders. Be part of the community that shapes the future of one of Europe's key citizen science projects in the Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030.
Note: For personal attendance you have to register for the event.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there.
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At the summit, you will be getting the unique opportunity to learn about and discuss together with young adults, teachers, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders:
What are the scientific findings of Plastic Pirates – Go Europe! On plastic pollution in European rivers and oceans?
What have we learnt about plastic pollution sources, pathways and hotspots?
What was the experience for young adults in the citizen science initiative across Europe and what can we learn from their feedback?
How has participation affected their knowledge and attitudes?
How does citizen science and engagement contribute to the monitoring and implementation of EU policies for ocean and waters
What has been learned over the course of the project from upscaling and Europeanising a citizen science campaign to 13 European countries?
What kind of lessons can be drawn for local, regional, national and European public engagement, for combatting plastic waste pollution, for supporting citizen science initiatives, and for the European Research Area as a whole?
The Plastic Pirates initiative is contributing to the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 and is part of the ERA Policy Agenda 2022-2024, Action 14, “Bringing Science closer to Citizens”. Since June 2022, the initiative has expanded to 13 European countries and has engaged over 8,000 school children to join the fight against plastic pollution in European rivers and oceans as citizen scientists. At over 130 rivers, waterways, and coastal areas, valuable data on waste pollution has been gathered, with a particular focus on macroplastics and microplastics. .