CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Citizens' awareness and education for tackling microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems
(Corresponding) Rodrigues C., Ribeiro A., Silva N., Silva A., Gravato C., Ribeiro C.
Topic:
Case studies of macro- and microplastics pollution in coastal waters and rivers
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous and persistent contaminants, particularly in river sediments reaching high abundances with potential to impair ecosystem functions and services of great importance to humankind. Thus, monitoring programmes and public awareness are pivotal to implement mitigation...Read more
Lekkas D., (Corresponding) Klontza E., Galogiannis K., Gkoltsiou K., Alexopoulos C., Cainadas E.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
A series of courses in environmental education, specialized in sustainable agribusiness, was given in the framework of the «Geo-ergon Paideia» project (in Greek: Γεωργών Παιδεία – Γεωργών Παιδιά). «Geo-ergon Paideia» was a transnational exchange program which aimed at training school students of...Read more
The education approach to sustainable water management
(Corresponding) Vgenopoulou E., Evrenoglou L., Damikouka I.
Topic:
Sustainability & the SDGs
Water has a leading role in sustainable development. Water security is a key challenge worldwide. In recent years, new challenges from intensive urbanization and climate change have come to the fore. These challenges are intertwined with environmental, economic and social issues, which threaten the...Read more
Keywords:
environmental education, water education, water management, sustainable development, water safety.
