Microplastics in Lakes – Impacts and Approaches to Solutions
Channel: Global Nature Fund
Date: 2022-05-11

LIFE Blue Lakes Capacity Building Online Seminar

Programme

Moderation and Welcoming
Udo Gattenlöhner, Global Nature Fund

"Solution approaches to reduce the transport of tyre and road wear particles (TRWP) and other microplastics from road runoff into the aquatic environment"
Daniel Venghaus M.Sc., Department of Urban Water Management, Faculty VI Planning Building Environment, Berlin University of Technology

"Microplastics in aquatic systems - occurrence and consequences"
Dr. Hannes Imhof, Chair of Animal Ecology I, University of Bayreuth

"Microplastic pollution of freshwater fishes - Uptake, residence time and level of burden"
Samuel Roch, Langenargen Fisheries Research Centre (LAZBW)

"Macroplastics as a driver for (micro)plastic pollution – practical and regulatory solutions"
Laura Geßner, Expert Circular Economy, Environmental Action Germany

Discussion

Closing session