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On October 11, 2024, the Esplora Interactive Science Centre in Malta hosted a special event celebrating the Island Guardians project, an inspiring initiative tackling marine plastic pollution in the Mediterranean. This project is funded through REMEDIES' Open Call 1, which supports innovative solutions to reduce and manage marine litter. Vesna Kuralt, Project Manager from the National Institute of Chemistry, represented…

On October 15, experts and stakeholders will convene at the Centre Léo Lagrange on Îles du Frioul to address the pressing issue of plastic waste management on small islands, in view of the SMILO Meet-up. Co-organized by the REMEDIES project, this workshop, will focus on the unique challenges faced by islands of less than 150 km² globally. Discussions will cover…

The REMEDIES project held its 5th General Assembly on October 7th, 2024, bringing together partners and stakeholders for a comprehensive review of progress and planning of next steps. The virtual meeting ran from 10:00 to 16:00 and included detailed updates on each work package, discussions on achieved results, upcoming milestones, and strategic adjustments. The agenda was structured to ensure each…

On September 27th, REMEDIES proudly took part in the European Researchers' Night in Naples, represented by the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). As the largest science outreach event in Europe, the European Researchers’ Night spans 58 projects across 25 countries and attracts over 1.5 million visitors annually, promoting scientific careers and demonstrating the real-world impact of research. During the event,…

(Micro)plastics: How to prepare for tomorrow? 4th REMEDIES CLUSTER MEETING 8th November 2024 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Livestreaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1SgTsqqJUc 4th Remedies Cluster Meeting “(Micro)plastics: How to Prepare for Tomorrow,” will be organized during Science Month by the National Institute of Chemistry and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Slovenia. This event serves as a platform for critical discussions…

REMEDIES Conference, Novi Sad Beyond Plastic Waste: Are We Ready to Do Our Bid? 4.10.2024, 10:00 – 14:30 Novi Sad, Serbia https://sajam.net/sr/ https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/ REMEDIES is a project supported by the European Union through HORIZON programme, creating innovative solutions and technologies to monitor, collect, prevent, and valorise (micro)plastic from our oceans. Our approach is rooted in science, circularity, and community engagement…

The Island Guardians project, spearheaded by Esplora Interactive Science Centre and funded by the REMEDIES project under the EU Mission (Open Call 1): Restore Our Ocean and Waters, is an innovative initiative that aims to inspire young people to tackle marine plastic pollution. Through educational resources, clean-up events, and creative activities, the project empowers the next generation to become protectors…