INSPIRE is launching a series of scientific webinars to inform and engage the INSPIRE community. Join us for the first session, “INSPIRE – From Observation to Modelling,” on October 28, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM CET.
This webinar will focus on the ongoing work in monitoring plastic and other litter in European rivers and their transport to the coast. We will showcase our techniques for sampling and observing riverine litter, such as using the Ferrybox system, Manta nets for microplastics, apps developped by Infordata, drones, and cameras for tracking macrolitter in water and along riverbanks.
Additionally, we will introduce our modelling framework, which analyzes pollution data to establish baseline levels and identify optimal locations for interventions to reduce river pollution. This model will also help evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions over time.
Join us to learn how INSPIRE is advancing research on riverine plastic pollution and its removal.
For registration: https://vito.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kfo3uurERmqYpzOWMv40hw
Open Call
We also remind you that there is still time to register for the open INSPIRE call.
Are you a local or regional authority from an Associated Region eager to tackle Detection, Collection, and Prevention (DCP concept) of litter, including macro- and microplastics, in your rivers? Then apply for the INSPIRE Open Call to become one of the early adopters and receive a grant between 60k EUR and 100k EUR!
Click here for more information and to apply for the call.