Go Europe! Summit is one of the largest Horizon Europe citizen science projects’ summit. Join 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.
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?
Network with citizen science experts, high-level representatives from the European commission, experts on plastic waste pollution, representatives from national ministries of those countries participating in the Plastic Pirates and many more. You can also hear from students and teachers that have participated in the Plastic Pirates if the campaign had an effect or what their opinions are towards citizen science and public engagement within the European Research Area. Last but not least, you can also take part in one of engaging workshops scheduled for day-two of the summit.
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.
More information on the summit:
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Registration process:
To begin the registration process, please use the following link https://registration.dlr-pt.de/en/plastic-pirates-summit-2024.