This key Baltic Sea Region event is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for addressing organic micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in the context of the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe.

"You should not miss our key autumn event in Berlin where leading experts and policymakers from the Baltic Sea Region will tackle critical aspect of micropollutants and hazardous substances in water. Join us and be part of shaping innovative and practical solutions for a cleaner and safer urban water management!"
— Agnieszka Ilola, Head of Secretariat at UBC Sustainable Cities Commission

The conference will bring together European, national and local policymakers and experts to discuss:

• Linking new EU policies with their implementation in the Baltic Sea region
• Latest data and recommendations for monitoring PFAS in the aquatic environment
• Risk-based assessments of the state of play and useful frameworks and tools for this
• Tested innovative wastewater treatment technologies to remove organic micropollutants
• Capacity building tools and upstream measures to reduce hazardous substances
• Opportunities for cross-sectoral partnerships to enhance water quality and sustainability

The impressive lineup of high-level speakers features the European Commission, ministries and environmental agencies from Germany, local authorities pioneering the PFAS awareness field, forerunning water utilities that tested technologies for micropollutant removal, and leading researchers in the field, as well as EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, HELCOM Secretariat, and UBC Sustainable Cities Commission.

• Meet the speakers of the conference (PDF profiles of speakers)

This conference is hosted by the DWA German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste DWA Regional group North-East and co-organised by two transnational projects: EMPEREST (UBC Sustainable Cities Commission) and APRIORA (University of Rostock), funded by Interreg BSR Programme. This event will offer a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

• Registration to the conference (closed)
• Practicalities