MnP26 Microplastics Conference – Water Research United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

We are pleased to share the formal announcement of MnP26: A One Health Approach for Understanding Plastic Pollution to Combat Environmental & Human Health Risks, 6th – 10th July 2026 | University of Birmingham, UK

Programme Highlights

• Keynote lectures from leading global experts across environmental sciences, toxicology, engineering, policy, and social sciences.
• Interactive panel discussions on One Health perspectives, regulatory challenges, and future research priorities.
• Parallel thematic sessions spanning fundamental science, technology, governance, behaviour, and circular economy solutions.
• Workshops and skills sessions designed for early career researchers, including analytical methods, data harmonisation, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Networking and partnership forums to encourage collaboration across academia, industry, government, and NGOs.

Plenary speakers :

- Dorte Herzke (NILU)
- Zhong Huan (Nanjing University)
- Chelsea Rochman (University of Toronto)
- Tamara Galloway (University of Exeter)
- Richard Thompson (University of Plymouth)

Conference Themes

• One Health frameworks for understanding micro- and nanoplastic pollution
• Environmental and human toxicology
• Exposures, pathways, sources, fate, and transport
• Detection, characterization, and modelling across scales
• Governance, regulation, and policy innovations
• Waste management and circular economy strategies
• Public awareness, education, and behavioural change

Registration and abstract submission is open !
Submission deadline  21st january 2026 (11:59PM Local UK Time).