Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms01:30

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms

890
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
890

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Metabolomic profiling of diatoms reveals distinct impacts of silver nanoparticles and ions.

Environmental science. Nano·2026
Same author

Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals.

Journal of applied toxicology : JAT·2026
Same author

Upcycled materials for water treatment and emerging contaminant recovery: a preliminary study on waste-derived magnetic zeolites.

Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)·2026
Same author

Exploring environmental nanobiogeochemistry using field-flow fractionation and ICP-MS-based tools: background and fundamentals.

Environmental science. Nano·2025
Same author

Combination of Chitosan and Essential Oils for Tomatoes Protection Against the Insect Pest <i>Spodoptera littoralis</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

Insects·2025
Same author

Exploring environmental nanobiogeochemistry using field-flow fractionation and ICP-MS-based tools: progress and frontiers.

Environmental science. Nano·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis
10:16

Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis

Published on: December 16, 2016

50.7K

Educating for environmental transition: the summer school on microplastics.

Vera I Slaveykova1, Thorbjørn J Andersen2, Tomasz Błasiak3

  • 1Faculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, 66, Bvd. Carl-Vogt, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland. vera.slaveykova@unige.ch.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|December 4, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Microplastic pollution poses global risks. An innovative summer school model addressed these challenges through interdisciplinary education, fostering science, policy, and public engagement for environmental solutions.

Keywords:
EducationEnvironmental pollutionHuman healthPlasticsScience-policy interfaceWorld Café

More Related Videos

Forming Micro-and Nano-Plastics from Agricultural Plastic Films for Employment in Fundamental Research Studies
08:21

Forming Micro-and Nano-Plastics from Agricultural Plastic Films for Employment in Fundamental Research Studies

Published on: July 27, 2022

4.7K
Separation and Identification of Conventional Microplastics from Farmland Soils
14:10

Separation and Identification of Conventional Microplastics from Farmland Soils

Published on: March 21, 2025

3.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis
10:16

Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis

Published on: December 16, 2016

50.7K
Forming Micro-and Nano-Plastics from Agricultural Plastic Films for Employment in Fundamental Research Studies
08:21

Forming Micro-and Nano-Plastics from Agricultural Plastic Films for Employment in Fundamental Research Studies

Published on: July 27, 2022

4.7K
Separation and Identification of Conventional Microplastics from Farmland Soils
14:10

Separation and Identification of Conventional Microplastics from Farmland Soils

Published on: March 21, 2025

3.0K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environmental Policy

Background:

  • Plastic degradation releases micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), posing risks to ecosystems and human health.
  • Widespread MNP contamination in oceans and the human body raises significant environmental and health concerns.
  • Current responses to MNP pollution are hindered by challenges in monitoring, policy, and public engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an innovative educational model for addressing microplastic pollution.
  • To explore the intersection of science, policy, governance, innovation, and public engagement in tackling MNP issues.
  • To highlight the outcomes and potential of a multi- and interdisciplinary summer school.

Main Methods:

  • A multi- and interdisciplinary summer school program focused on microplastic pollution in aquatic environments.
  • Brought together international participants (15 countries) to foster collaboration.
  • Employed an action-oriented approach rooted in local contexts.

Main Results:

  • The summer school successfully integrated scientific, policy, and public engagement perspectives.
  • Facilitated international collaboration and knowledge exchange on microplastic pollution.
  • Demonstrated a promising model for next-generation environmental education.

Conclusions:

  • The summer school model offers a viable approach to advance environmental education and address MNP pollution.
  • Interdisciplinary and collaborative educational initiatives are crucial for effective environmental problem-solving.
  • Continued efforts are needed to overcome challenges in scientific monitoring, policymaking, and public awareness regarding MNPs.