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The SPRINT-project aims to develop a Global Health Risk Assessment Toolbox to assess

impacts of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) on environment and human health and to

propose several transition pathways

 


The SPRINT-project aims to develop a

Global Health Risk Assessment Toolbox

to assess impacts of Plant Protection Products (PPPs)

on environment and human health

 

 

 

 

The SPRINT project will make an internationally valid contribution to assess integrated risks and impacts of pesticides on environment and human health, both at regional and European level. SPRINT will inform and accelerate the adoption of innovative transition pathways towards more sustainable plant protection in the context of a global health approach. 

New video: SPRINT session at the 2024 United Nations Science Summit

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We are pleased to share a video recording of our session at the 2024 United Nations Science Summit: "Impact of Pesticides on Ecosystems and Human Health: Risk Assessment Based on Data from the SPRINT Large-Scale Monitoring Campaign." πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸŒ

This comprehensive session explores our research on pesticide impact, featuring expert insights on global health risk assessments, effects on soil and aquatic ecosystems, and human exposure pathways.

πŸ”— Check out the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiIHqeJv8GM

πŸ“Œ Key Highlights:

- The SPRINT approach for global health risk assessment 🩺 – Violette Geissen

- Cumulative mixture risks of pesticides to native earthworms πŸͺ± – Kayode Jegede

- Impacts of pesticide mixtures on aquatic ecosystems 🌊 – Nelson Abrantes

- Effects on soil microorganisms 🌱 – Philipp Mader

- Glyphosate-altered microbiome and social behaviour 🧬 – Eoin Gunnigle

- Global distribution of pesticide use (2016-2020) πŸ—ΊοΈ – Peter Fantke

- Health effects of pesticide mixtures: a kidney story 🧫 – Benjamin Vervaet

- Consumer exposure to pesticide residues from food 🍽️ – Nina Wieland

- Gut microbiome and organoids as indicators of toxicity 🦠 – Maaike Gerritse

- External vs. internal exposure and its implications πŸ§ͺ – Daniel Martins Figueiredo & Paul Scheepers

- Final discussion and future recommendations πŸ“ˆ – Violette Geissen

Save the date: SPRINT Ask the author webinar - pesticides in soils

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We are pleased to announce our first 'ask the author' webinar! During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear more about our research and to ask our scientists questions about their work! Our first webinar will be presented by Dennis Knuth and Vera Silva of Wageningen University & Research. They will share findings from a recent paper about pesticide residues in organic and conventional agricultural soils across our European case study sites. Read the related factsheet here. 

23/10/24, 12:30-13:30 CET (11:30-12:30 UK) - Online

Register by clicking here.  

Exploring potential crop protection strategies to reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides

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We are pleased to share another factsheet! This summary provides an overview of our research which has explored potential crop protection strategies for reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides. Click on the image above to read it. 

Pesticide residues in European sediments: Concerning for aquatic environments?

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Our latest summary factsheet is now available! 

This factsheet outlines key findings on pesticide residues in sediments collected from 38 water bodies across eight European countries. It highlights that 99 different pesticide residues were detected, including glyphosate, AMPA, and DDTs, with 27 residues no longer approved for use. These findings raise concerns about the persistent impact of both current and historical pesticides on aquatic ecosystems, particularly affecting species like fish and amphibians. The study underscores the need for sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate environmental pollution​. Click here to read the factsheet. 

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The Project

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SPRINT aims to develop a Global Health Risk Assessment Toolbox to assess impacts of plant protection products (PPP) on ecosystem, plant, animal and human (EPAH) health.

The SPRINT method

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SPRINT consists of 9 interlinked work packages. The distribution and the impacts of PPP on EPAH health will be evaluated at 11 case study sites (CSS)

Measure and Model

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PPP pathways, and direct and indirect animal and human exposure routes will be assessed to improve current fate, exposure, and toxicokinetic models

Stakeholders

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SPRINT is based on a multi-actor approach to engage stakeholders and identify needs, improving farmer and citizen awareness, joint development of novel strategies for reduced reliance on PPP use.

Funding

SPRINT Project is funded by

the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Programme for research & innovation under grant agreement no 862568

 

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