EVENTS: Slovenia Hosted European Projects Event on Plastic Pollution
The team of the PREVENT project partners participated in the event “From Rivers to Seas: EU Innovations in Aquatic Plastic Solutions in Slovenia”, held on 14 October 2025 and hosted by the National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) in Ljubljana.
The event brought together featured 20 EU-funded projects, bringing together leading researchers and institutions, working to reduce plastic pollution, improve monitoring technologies, and promote sustainability across European aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Keynote and project presentations covered:
• Innovations in detection and monitoring of microplastics and nanoplastics
• Pollution reduction strategies and cross-border cooperation
• Sustainable solutions for agriculture, aquaculture, and industry
• Behavioural and policy approaches to environmental protection
Among the featured initiatives, Interreg IPA ADRION PREVENT presented its work on pollution reduction and early warning for vulnerable ecosystems in the Adriatic-Ionian region, led by Politecnico di Bari (POLIBA) and supported by the whole partnersship.
The event showcased the power of collaboration in tackling one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges, ensuring cleaner waters and a healthier future for all.
The agenda of the event can be found at this link.