Nature
Cleans
Waterways
Nature
Cleans
Waterways
We protect biodiversity with nature-based
wetlands, biochar and tailored microbes that
remove pharmaceutical pollutants from water.
Fewer chemicals, healthier rivers, thriving
communities—science that flows into life.

The Project
Pollution is a key driver affecting biodiversity loss. Part of the pollution comes from essential human activities, such as health care and food production through the use of pharmaceutical products (PP). Aquatic environments are quite vulnerable to PP pollution, both structure and functionality. Consequently, as traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) cannot eliminate PP completely, and PP consumption increases steadily, there are resultant health threats to humans and ecosystems. However, some treatments are expensive and energy demanding. NbS, harnessing natural processes and ecosystems functioning, can help addressing the challenge our society is facing.
The Project
Pollution is a key driver affecting biodiversity loss. Part of the pollution comes from essential human activities, such as health care and food production through the use of pharmaceutical products (PP). Aquatic environments are quite vulnerable to PP pollution, both structure and functionality. Consequently, as traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) cannot eliminate PP completely, and PP consumption increases steadily, there are resultant health threats to humans and ecosystems. However, some treatments are expensive and energy demanding. NbS, harnessing natural processes and ecosystems functioning, can help addressing the challenge our society is facing.
Partners
Center for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and Environment, University of Jaén, Spain
Environment and Water Agency of Andalusia, Junta de Andalucía, Spain
Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Denmark
Environment and Natural Resources, Hydrology and Water Environment, NIBIO, Norway
School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University of Dublin, Ireland
Department of Agriculture, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Italy
Environmental Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Turkey
Killian Water APS, Denmark
Overview
Duration: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028
Total grant Approx.: 1.3 mil. €

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& Shared
& Shared
Data generated through omics, chemical analysis, and ARGs detection is openly shared with the scientific community, ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and impact across monitoring strategies.
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Dissemination
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Dissemination
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