Presenters
- Dr. Emma Knight from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)
- Dr. Ian Allan from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
The webinar will be on March 4th, 2026 14.00 – 15.00 CET.
Please find the information in the invitation below and use this link to register.
The webinar will outline the main types of passive samplers currently used in environmental monitoring and discuss the chemical groups they are designed to measure. Key principles governing sampler uptake, exposure periods, and data interpretation will be addressed to support understanding of how passive sampling results can be translated into meaningful concentration estimates. Applications of passive sampling within the ZeroPM context will be presented, drawing on examples from field studies across relevant environmental compartments. These examples will illustrate how passive sampling data can be used to characterise spatial and temporal contamination patterns, identify priority substances, and support mixture-oriented assessments relevant to ZeroPM objectives. Finally, the webinar will consider how passive sampling data can be integrated into policy and regulatory frameworks, including its role in risk assessment and chemical prioritization. Current challenges and future perspectives for the uptake of passive sampling in policy-relevant monitoring programmes will also be discussed.
Dr Emma Knight is an Environmental Researcher from NGI working within the ZeroPM project, with expertise in chemical pollution monitoring and remediation and the application of passive sampling approaches to support environmental assessment and management.
Dr Ian Allan is a Senior Scientist from NIVA with extensive experience in passive sampling, environmental monitoring, and the translation of scientific data into tools relevant for risk assessment and regulatory frameworks. He has contributed widely to the development and application of passive sampling methods across aquatic environments.
The invitation can be downloaded here.