Report event: Visible solutions for invisible threats: key learnings and reflections

Visible Solutions for Invisible Threats – Insights from October 20

During the Visible Solutions for Invisible Threats event, organised by the Science Park University of Antwerp, POM Antwerp, and the UAntwerpen Valorisation Office, we explored how to address emerging contaminants. Today, we are pleased to share these key insights with everyone.

The learnings from Visible Solutions for Invisible Threats point clearly towards a shared responsibility. Emerging contaminants challenge us to rethink how we value resources, design systems and make decisions.

• - Collaboration is the foundation. Strong partnerships between academia, industry and government must continue to drive the transition to a cleaner, more resilient environment.
• - Prevention should be prioritised. A proactive, source-oriented approach reduces long-term costs and environmental damage.
• - Circularity must guide innovation. Reuse, recovery and efficient use of materials are key to sustainable growth.
• - Tailored and site-specific solutions ensure effectiveness and fairness. Environmental challenges differ across locations and sectors, and so must our responses.
• - Transparent communication builds trust. Sharing data and engaging with the public makes environmental progress more inclusive and lasting.