The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Plastic in Polar Environments Expert Group (SPEG) invites you to the Kick-Off meeting.

When? 11 September 2025, from 2 to 4 pm CET
Where? Online (Zoom)
How can I join? Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2LXupVBUQuSIXpxdEW1Lzg
During the event, we will introduce SPEG goals and planned activities. Then you will familiarise with the different Working Groups (WG) on plastic monitoring, impact assessment, science-policy integration, and public engagement, being involved at any level, based on your expertise and interests.
If you are an ECR working on plastic pollution at the poles, joining SPEG will be an opportunity to gain experience in SCAR groups and share your ongoing/future research work, get involved!
The event agenda will be shared on SPEG webpage prior to the meeting https://scar.org/science/life/plastic#news
Stay tuned!