World Water Webinar with Professor Chelsea Rochman

Microplastics in our watersheds: sources, effects and local solutions

Join Professor Chelsea Rochman from University of Toronto for a webinar, part of the University of Birmingham’s World Water Programme.

"Water is a critical resources for humans and wildlife, and every day should be World Water Day. Throughout my career, I have observed the many ways in which microplastics infiltrate our planetary cycles and our food webs. Through research and public outreach, I work hard to better understand the growing issue of plastic pollution in our waterways and communicate our findings to inform policies and behaviours across geographies."

This is part of a series of events exploring the great water challenges being faced around the globe. Come and take part in the discussions, and hear about the vital water sciences research taking place regionally, nationally and internationally. Discover how the University of Birmingham research community is playing its part. World Water Day 2021 is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. 

Chelsea Rochman is an Assistant Professor in Ecology at the University of Toronto and a co-founder of the U of T Trash Team. Chelsea has been researching the sources, sinks and ecological implications of plastic debris in marine and freshwater habitats for more than a decade. She has published dozens of scientific papers in respected journals and has led international working groups about plastic pollution. In addition to her research, Chelsea works to translate her science beyond academia. For example, Chelsea presented her work to the United Nations General Assembly and is called upon to advise the provincial and federal governments on policies related to plastic pollution. Through the U of T Trash Team, she leads local science efforts that can directly inform local and global mitigations efforts.

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