SEASON - Seasonal variation of the fate, availability, and toxicity of priority pollutants at the sediment-water-interface

Society must prepare for the consequences of alterations in environmental quality parameters caused by climate change. Therefore, it is critically important to develop comprehensive and integrative scientific approaches to sustain society with one of its most important natural resources, water. In this project, we combine the state-of-the-art techniques in environmental toxicology, analytical chemistry, and hydrogeochemistry to develop conceptual models for observing and predicting the impact of climate change on the fate, bioavailability, and toxicity of pollutants in the aquatic environment.

By studying how temperature changes affect chemical processes in lake sediments, which act as both sinks and sources of environmental toxins, the project aims to improve environmental risk assessments in future climate conditions. The research results will be disseminated through collaborations with stakeholders, educational programs and a clear communication strategy, with the aim of supporting sustainable management of our water resources.