Water-related jobs in the waste sector
As part of its activities for the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning in 2015, the Water Institute of the Republic of Slovenia is organising a series of awareness-raising events in the field of flood risk reduction in areas of significant flood impact in Slovenia.
Microplastics: an invisible enemy of the environment?
At the Slovenian Water Institute, most of our research into microplastics in water has been carried out at sea. The results of this research show that the Adriatic Sea is among the most heavily polluted.
Creative workshop for young children on the topic of litter in rivers and seas – 21 March 2016
Creative workshop for young children on the topic of litter in rivers and the sea
The workshop will take place on 21 March from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm at TOČKA.ZATE (information point) – The information point is located in front of Ljubljana Town Hall.
Link: http://www.zelenaljubljana.si/dogodki
ARE WE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF PLASTIC IN OUR WATERS?
Lecture: Are we aware of the dangers of plastic in our waters?
The lecture will take place this Thursday, 10 March 2016, at 6.00 pm at the City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, as part of the WATER exhibition.
Dr Manca Kovač Viršek and Uroš Robič will discuss the issue of plastic in water.
Link: http://www.mgml.si/mestni-muzej-ljubljana/aktualno/vsi-dogodki/predavanje-dr-manca-kovac-virsek-institut-za-vode-republike-slovenije/
BeWater at the Municipality of Renče – Vogrsko
As part of the European BeWater project, we are continuing our awareness-raising campaign in the form of a travelling exhibition, which is on display in various locations across Slovenia, with a particular focus on the Vipava Valley.
Stakeholders on water resource management in the Vipava river basin
Through a series of workshops in the Vipava river basin, representatives of the Slovenian Water Institute are involving the interested public in the preparation of a water management strategy for the basin, with a view to adapting to climate change.
The BeWater project’s travelling exhibition
The travelling exhibition will be on display in the foyer of Nova Gorica Town Hall from 8 January to 29 January 2016.
Integrated Solutions for Krakov Forest
Multidisciplinary solutions for Krakov Forest. In cooperation with partners, the IWRS is designing solutions for the protected Natura 2000 site in Krakov Forest. The Forest is drying and finding a solution for its diminishing water levels is essential. The IWRS and its partners will find solutions that will partially help solve the issue of flood safety at Kostanjevica na Krki.
The IWRS on a New Location
In January 2016, the IWRS staff will be moving to a new location – Dunajska cesta 156, Ljubljana.
Extension of the DeFishGear Project
We were notified in early December 2015 by the IPA Adriatic Programme that the DeFishGear project (Derelict fishing gear management system in the Adriatic region) has been extended to September 2016. The DeFishGear project was conceived in response to the lack of knowledge and understanding of marine litter.