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Using Remote Sensing for Detecting Marine Plastic Pollution: Need, Barriers, Challenges, and Innovative Technologies

Pollution, environmental and human health | Nature and the biosphere

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Join us for a knowledge exchange event hosted by IUK Business Connect, Defra and the Commonwealth Secretariat.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    21-10-2025

  • Time (GMT/BST)

    13:00 - 14:30

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Description

The webinar will draw from the work commissioned by the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging programme, which looked at ‘The role of remote sensing technologies in shaping marine plastic litter policies and innovations.’

Our expert panel will: 

  • Share real-world case studies on how Remote Sensing technologies are being deployed globally.
  • Discuss the potential of these tools to monitor, manage, and mitigate marine plastic pollution.
  • Address key barriers and challenges to wider adoption and scaling. 

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