Webinar series April-May 2026
A new EmConSoil webinar series is coming! Get ready for inspiring talks, cutting-edge insights, and practical solutions from leading experts in emerging contaminants, contaminated soils and environmental sustainability. Four sessions are planned at the end of April (21st and 28th) and beginning of May (5th and 12th) 2026 each time from 9:00 till 10:00 CET. Full program is online and registations are open!
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Day 1, Tuesday, April 21
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Webinar 1 - The Australian PFAS cauldron - same contaminants, different journey
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Investigation and remediation of PFAS contaminated land in Australia has paved the way internationally, whereas other aspects of PFAS response in Australia are now lagging. The reasons for this are complex, combining social, regulatory and technical drivers and contraints. In some cases, response has been driven by key individuals, rather than official processes, and community outrage has played a critical part in the pace of response. This talk briefly discusses some examples that help to explain the different responses to PFAS in Australia versus other parts of the world.
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Day 2, Tuesday, April 28
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Webinar 2 - Drivers in the management of PFAS contaminated sites
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In this webinar, a report will be presented examining how PFAS-contaminated sites should be managed in Sweden, what drives action (or inaction), and how different intervention strategies affect society, the environment, and long-term risks. It combines hydrogeological modelling with socioeconomic analysis to illustrate how PFAS spreads over time and what consequences delayed action can have.
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Day 3, Tuesday, May 5
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Webinar 3 - PFAS Risk Evaluation in Soil and Excavated Materials: Science, Policy and Practice
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This webinar explores how PFAS risk evaluation is carried out in soils and excavated materials in Flanders. Experts from VITO will introduce the scientific basis of PFAS norm-setting, highlight key uncertainties and sensitivities, and explain how background exposure and reuse of PFAS‑containing soil are assessed in practice. The session will also address how these scientific insights translate into policy and what this means for ongoing and future projects. Following the introduction, various stakeholders will share their perspectives to foster a constructive and nuanced dialogue on PFAS management in the field.
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Day 4, Tuesday, May 12
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Webinar 4 - Soil Monitoring Law and emerging contaminants: obligations, challenges and perspectives
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