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PRIORITY • COST ACTION CA20101
Plastics Monitoring Detection Remediation Recovery
PRIORITY is a science and technology research network focused on developing, implementing, and consolidating strategies to tackle the global challenges of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment.
ABOUT
Introduction
to the Action
PRIORITY stands for ‘Plastics monitoRIng detectiOn RemedIaTion recoverY’
DESCRIPTION
Enhance the technical standards for sampling and analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment.
OBJECTIVES
Create and coordinate a team of scientists and experts to address the challenges in the field of environmental nano- and microplastic pollution.
BACKGROUND
The production, demand and disposal of plastics has grown exponentially during the last century, leading to a production of 359 million tons in 2018.
STRUCTURE
Meet our
Working Groups
PRIORITY is organised in seven Working Groups to develop a research network.
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JOIN US
Are you Interested
in Taking Part?
The COST Action PRIORITY welcomes research-active scientists working in the field. There are many ways to get involved.
NEWS
Latest Updates
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COST
COST is an EU funding programme that enables researchers to set up their interdisciplinary research networks in Europe and beyond. We provide funds for organising conferences, meetings, training schools, short scientific exchanges or other networking activities in a wide range of scientific topics. By creating open spaces where people and ideas can grow, we unlock the full potential of science.
PRIORITY
PRIORITY stands for ‘Plastics monitoRIng detectiOn RemedIaTion recoverY’. PRIORITY is a science and technology research network focused on developing, implementing, and consolidating strategies to tackle the global challenges of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment.
Action Details
MoU – 041/21
CSO Approval date – 25/05/2021
Start date – 19/10/2021
End date – 18/10/2025