NEW YORK, April 11, 2022/PRNewswire/ – Long Island University is partnering with the Global Council for Science and the Environment and the Office for Science and Technology of the Embassy of FranceIn The United StatesThe hosted International Summit on Plastic Pollution – From Research to Action From April 5-6Visit the University’s website Brooklyn campus.
This summit was held in the wake of the landmark resolution to eliminate plastic pollution, which was endorsed by 175 countries at the United Nations Environment Assembly. NairobiOn March 2, 2022. It is the first summit in North AmericaDiscussing concrete solutions to achieve the UN’s goals.
“Long Island University“We are proud to partner with top global institutions and to apply our research capabilities in the effort to curb plastic polluting,” stated Long Island UniversityPresident Kimberly Cline. “We are committed teaching our students innovation and collaboration have power to impact the global community.”
Long Island UniversityCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has ranked it in the top 7 percent of U.S. research universities. Its distinguished faculty includes scientists who rank in top 2% worldwide for their chosen field. Dr. Alexander MoreDirector of the Long Island UniversityHonors College, a world-renowned environmental scientist, fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a primary organizer of this summit, is
Dr. More, an associate professor of environmental health, stated that “Plastic pollution can be directly linked to oil pollution, from which it’s made.” Long Island University. “To eliminate one, we must remove the other from our ecosystem and economy, and we must do so for our health as well as the environment.”
The summit featured policy and research leaders from around the globe who presented groundbreaking innovations for replacing or removing plastics from the world economy, understanding the health effects, and opportunities for governments, research institutes, and universities to collaborate and support long term research initiatives and implementable policy proposals.
“Even though the number of scientific publications on plastic pollution has increased exponentially over the past decade, there are still significant gaps in knowledge. It is important to increase transatlantic collaboration in research,” she said. Mireille GuyaderCounselor for science & technology at the French Embassy
Jesse AusubelThe keynote address was delivered in part by Richard Lounsbery Foundation’s Chair, Outpacing Plastic Pollution through Science and Innovation. Ausubel is best known for his contributions to the UN World Climate Conference 1979 and the creation of the Census of Marine Life, Barcode of Life Initiative (Boardcode of Life Initiative) and International Quiet Ocean Experiment (International Quiet Ocean Experiment).
Senator was also a distinguished speaker. Angele PrevilleDeput Philippe Bolo, French Parliament United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Juliet KaberaDirector General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority Amy V. UhrinChief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Division Muriel Mercier-BoninEric Chassignet, Director, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, French National Institute for Food and Environment. Wolfgang LudwigDirector of the Centre of Education and Research on Mediterranean Environments. Philip LandriganDirector of the Global Public Health Program, and Global Pollution Observatory; Paul MayewskiDirector of the Climate Change Institute.
“Plastic Pollution is growing at an alarming rate, posing challenges to ecosystem and human health,” stated Michelle WymanThe Global Council for Science and the Environment’s executive director. “It is crucial that the scientific community and nations cooperate to accelerate solutions, mitigate most particularly single-use plastics, and to reduce the global impact of this growing threat.
Plastic pollution is increasing at an alarming pace in our environment and bodies. If nothing is done, aquatic ecosystems will be three times more plastic than they are today. Every ecosystem on the planet has microplastics, from Mt. Microplastics were found in every ecosystem, from Everest at its highest point to Marianas Trench at its bottom. Scientists discovered microplastics for the first time in human blood in March.
Dr. Randy Burd, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Long Island University. “We are proud to host some the most renowned environmental policy and science experts in the world to support sustainable solutions for tomorrow.”
About Long Island University
Long Island UniversityThe University of California, Berkeley was founded in 1926. It continues to be a pioneer in higher education by providing world-class academic instruction and high quality academic instruction. Forbes recognizes its emphasis on experiential learning. Brookings Institution recognizes its “value added” to student outcomes. LIUAlumni include entrepreneurs and industry leaders from all over the world. Visit liu.eduFor more information, click here
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