EFSA's Scientific Colloquium 28 - Assessing indirect effects of pesticides in environmental risk assessment
Background
This Scientific Colloquium brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the impact of pesticides on biodiversity through trophic interactions (indirect effects). The event focused specifically on methods for incorporating indirect effects into the regulatory environmental risk assessment (ERA) of plant protection products (PPPs), as well as on strategies to mitigate risks and reduce impacts. More broadly, it explored regulatory and research needs, along with opportunities for harmonisation across regulatory frameworks.
The colloquium also served as a platform for stakeholders to share their views and highlight their needs on this topic.
The feedback gathered during the event will support EFSA’s ongoing work to revise the terrestrial ecotoxicology guidance document. It will also contribute to greater harmonisation of ERA approaches and help identify existing knowledge gaps, regulatory limitations, and areas for future development.
Documents
- Programme
- Clémentine Fritsch - Trophic interactions: Their role in pesticide transfer and biodiversity impacts
- Lorraine Maltby - Evaluating indirect effects of pesticides on ecosystem services and ecological functions
- Jens Dauber - Strategies for mitigating environmental risks from indirect effects of pesticides at field and landscape level
Event recording
Contact
For further information, please contact:
scientific.colloquia [at] efsa.europa.eu