MInimizing CROssborder water contamination of microPLASTICS – MICROPLASTICS

1. Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia

Project partners:

2. Public Health Institute Sombor, Sombor, Serbia

3. University of Public Service from Budapest (branch in Baja), Hungary

4. European Affairs and Development of the Autonomous    Province of Vojvodina

Objective

Biodiversity and reduced pollution.

01 July 2024 – 30 October 2026

Main Activities:

1.      Provision of equipment necessary for sampling and determination of microplastics in open surface water, wastewater, and river sediments, as well as for increasing the technical capacities of laboratories involved in microplastic analysis;

2.      Development of protocols for sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory analysis of microplastics in open surface waters, wastewater, rivers, and sediments, in order to enable harmonized methodologies among project partners;

3.      Design and implementation of pilot filtration solutions for microplastic removal at wastewater treatment plants, including testing and measuring their efficiency, and mapping of such facilities in the cross-border area;

4.      Development of software and ICT platform for monitoring microplastic pollution in the aquatic ecosystem, including integration of sampling data, mapping, and research outcomes;

5.      Educational and awareness-raising activities targeting public health professionals, primary and secondary school students, university students, environmental NGOs, and the general public in Hungary and Serbia, aimed at increasing knowledge and promoting sustainable behavior regarding microplastic pollution;

6.      Project management and coordination, including communication among partners, reporting, public procurement, and financial management to ensure successful implementation of all project components.

Target Groups:

·         Public health professionals working within the partner organizations and the wider sector;

·         Partner organizations involved in the project;

·         Primary school pupils;

·         Secondary school students;

·         University students;

·         Representatives of water management, public health, and local authorities;

·         General population;

·         Non-governmental organizations active in nature protection.

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