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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ECOSOLUTIONS Primer on Chemicals and the Environment: New free resource

by lydianiemi, posted in Policy & Media Outputs, Project Activity

The OHBP contributed to a new online resource on chemicals and the environment. As part of the ECOSOLUTIONS doctoral focal award, this open-access primer aims to provide participants with a basic understanding of the science underpinning the assessment and management of chemicals in the environment. Course link: https://sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/ecosolutions/introduction The course comprises six modules:  Each module … Continue reading ECOSOLUTIONS Primer on Chemicals and the Environment: New free resource

Webinar – The Economics of Addressing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – 1st October 2026, 14:00 CEST (Online)

by lydianiemi, posted in Uncategorized

This webinar “The Economics of Addressing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment” is organized within the framework of the Addressing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment through a Lifecycle Approach Event Series, by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Geneva Environment Network (GEN). Event link: The Economics of Addressing … Continue reading Webinar – The Economics of Addressing Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – 1st October 2026, 14:00 CEST (Online)

Fidra report: Economic risk of contaminated biosolids applications

by lydianiemi, posted in Uncategorized

A new report commissioned by Fidra and produced by eftec, was recently published: “Economic risk of contaminated biosolids applications”. The report compares current UK biosolids land application against alternative sludge treatment options including incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification. Key findings include:   Links Report and summary: https://fidra.org.uk/download/eftec-economic-risk-contaminated-sludge/ Blog: https://fidra.org.uk/news/eftec-research-summary/ Fidra is an SCIO and Scottish registered Charity … Continue reading Fidra report: Economic risk of contaminated biosolids applications

OHBP to feature at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Glasgow: One Health Forum

by lydianiemi, posted in Uncategorized

Prof Sharon Pfleger (OHBP steering group member, NHS Highland) will deliver a keynote for the One Health forum at the upcoming IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow. Prof Pfleger will highlight the One Health agenda in Scotland for the international IWA audience, demonstrating Scotland’s leadership and OHBP impact around One Health. The One … Continue reading OHBP to feature at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Glasgow: One Health Forum

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