The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) is a unique group of researchers, academics, water providers and regulators, environment agency representatives, and public health specialists from five organisations across Scotland working together to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in the environment through sustainable One Health innovation.

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Webinar: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Results from the PREMIER project

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The PHARMECO project will host an open webinar presenting key results from the IMI PREMIER project online on 1 July 2026 (2-3PM CEST). The PREMIER project brings together a world-leading multi-disciplinary consortium composed of 27 partners from the public and private sectors working to contribute to a sustainable future by proactively managing the environmental impact of medicines. 👉 … Continue reading Webinar: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Results from the PREMIER project

OneWater Innovation Centre Launch – Online Event

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The OneWater Research and Innovation Centre is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to addressing critical global water challenges. By bringing together expertise from across disciplines, the Centre advances research in clean water technologies and enhances understanding of water-related systems through collaborative and innovative approaches. OneWater will be based at the Robert Gordon University and OHBP … Continue reading OneWater Innovation Centre Launch – Online Event

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment | UNEP – UN Environment Programme

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is addressing the environmental risks of pharmaceuticals by promoting a One Health approach to manage them throughout their lifecycle, from manufacturing to disposal. Key areas of focus include preventing pollution from sources like manufacturing and improper disposal, managing pharmaceutical waste, and addressing environmental impacts such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) … Continue reading Pharmaceuticals in the Environment | UNEP – UN Environment Programme

New Publication: The need to harmonise environmental sustainability assessments for pharmaceuticals

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A new publication co-authored by OHBP steering group member Prof Sharon Pfleger has concluded: “We need a scientifically sound Environmental Sustainability Assessment (ESA) system for pharmaceuticals, with consensus from all stakeholders, which is tiered, robust, harmonised, and adaptable to different contexts.”  The publication in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is an output from an international workshop … Continue reading New Publication: The need to harmonise environmental sustainability assessments for pharmaceuticals

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