Alpine to Lowland
Baltic Fish & Habitat Recovery
BOKU Vienna / Austrian Academy of Sciences
Pristine Alpine glaciers are hiding a secret: 20 tonnes of microplastics embedded in ancient ice, now washing into the rivers that supply drinking water to millions. Austrian scientists are mapping where it goes, how fast, and what it does. The mountains aren't as clean as they look — and this research is the first step to fixing it.
Impact Metrics
Microplastics Detected
Scope
Policy Impact
Sustainable Development Goals
Clean Water
Life Below Water
Life on Land
About This Project
Organisation: BOKU Vienna / Austrian Academy of Sciences
Location: Alpine to Lowland, DE
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Standard: Academic + Government Monitored
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Funding Route: Partnership Agreement
This project operates through a formalized partnership with government or multilateral organisations, ensuring sustainable impact.
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