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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2026

Educating for environmental transition: the summer school on microplastics.

Vera I Slaveykova, Thorbjørn J Andersen, Tomasz Błasiak, Andrea Cararo, Matea Marelja, Marco Parolini, Nicole R Posth, David Siaussat, Lynn Sorrentino

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Vera I SlaveykovaFaculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, 66, Bvd. Carl-Vogt, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland. vera.slaveykova@unige.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8361-2509
Thorbjørn J AndersenFaculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, IGN, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5032-9945
Tomasz BłasiakInstitute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva, 66, Bvd Carl-Vogt, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland.
Andrea CararoUnited Nations Environment Programme, 8-14, Avenue de La Paix, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland.
Matea MareljaFaculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, 66, Bvd. Carl-Vogt, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-9623-553X
Marco ParoliniUniversity of Milan, Via Celoria 26, 20133, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0226-1709
Nicole R PosthFaculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, IGN, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6695-6115
David SiaussatInstitut d'Ecologie et Des Sciences de L'Environnement de Paris (iEES-Paris), Sorbonne Université, 75005, Paris, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-0370
Lynn SorrentinoInternational Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 28 Rue Mauverney, 1196, Gland, Switzerland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5416-6805

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plastics are deeply embedded in modern life, but their degradation releases micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) into ecosystems. These persistent particles are found everywhere, from oceans to the human body, and raise growing concerns about environmental and human health, biodiversity, and sustainability implications. Despite increasing awareness, effective responses to MNP pollution remain limited by unresolved challenges in scientific monitoring, policymaking, and public engagement. Addressing these challenges, the summer school on "Microplastics: From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness" held in June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, exemplifies an innovative educational model. The program was multi- and interdisciplinary, action-oriented, internationally collaborative, and rooted in local contexts. Focusing on microplastic pollution in aquatic environments, it brought together participants from 15 countries to explore the nexus of science, policy, governance, innovation, and public engagement. This contribution reflects the summer school's design and outcomes, highlighting its promise as a model for advancing next-generation environmental education as well as discussing some of the key challenges.

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MicroplasticsEcosystemEnvironmental MonitoringHumansMicroplasticsEducationEnvironmental pollutionHuman healthPlasticsScience-policy interfaceWorld Café

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PMCPMC12891161

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