Invitation: »Slovenia and Europe for Clean Waters: Innovations and Solutions against Plastic Pollution«
We are pleased to invite you to the event:
»Slovenia and Europe for Clean Waters: Innovations and Solutions against Plastic Pollution«
When: Tuesday, 14 October 2025, from 8.30 to 16.00
Where: National Institute of Biology (Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana)
Details and event programme: > HERE
At the event, you will have the opportunity to:
- attend the keynote lecture by Dr. João Frias, a renowned researcher of marine litter and microplastics at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), who will show how art and music can serve as a bridge between science and sustainable behavior change;
- learn more about European and national projects addressing plastic pollution in Slovenia’s aquatic environments;
- participate in an interactive networking workshop, designed to foster new partnerships and collaborations.
The event is open to representatives of academia, industry, researchers, NGOs, journalists, and everyone interested in the future of our waters.
Free registration: Please confirm your attendance by completing the registration form by 8 October 2025.
Kindly note that the number of places is limited.
As international partners will be present, the event will be held in English.
For any further questions, please contact:
Andreja Palatinus (projekt PREVENT): andreja.palatinus(at)ki.si, 040 898 472,
Andrej Kržan (projekt TETHYS4ADRION): andrej.krzan(at)ki.si, 040 360 515 oz. azra.keric(at)ki.si, 01 476 0206.
The event is organized by the National Institute of Chemistry and National Institute of Biology as part of the TETHYS4ADRION, PREVENT and ADRIPLAST projects.
TEHYS4ADRION, PREVENT and ADRIPLAST projects are co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA ADRION program.
The content of this event is the sole responsibility of the National Institute of Chemistry and National Institute of Biology and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union and/or IPA ADRION program authorities.