Cet événement appartient à: Geneva Summer Schools 2026 (15.06.2026 – 04.09.2026)

Microplastics: From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness

15.06.2026 – 19.06.2026

WHO IS IT FOR
Bachelor’s and Master’s students, Ph.D. candidates, and early-career professionals interested in environmental issues.

WHY PARTICIPATE
Learn from top experts and organizations (UNEP, FOEN, IUCN) through lectures, flipped classes, interactive World Café sessions, and a hands-on field trip to Geneva Lake. Collaborate in diverse teams to tackle real-world challenges in water resource management and develop practical problem-solving skills.

KEY TOPICS
Microplastics: sources, impacts, and human exposure
Detection methods and analytical approaches
Policy frameworks and regulatory challenges
Industry innovations and solutions
Public engagement and awareness

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
In-depth understanding of microplastics and their global impact
Teamwork and communication skills through collaborative projects
Certificate of Attendance; optional transcript with ECTS equivalency

ASSESSMENT
~15 hours of pre-course reading; evaluation based on participation and a group presentation.