Advancing interdisciplinary research, training, and collaboration to address persistent, emerging, and organic pollutants in a changing environment.
“people create environmental problems, PEOPLE help find solutions”
Network on the Persistent, Emerging, and Organic Pollution in the Environment (PEOPLE) brings together researchers, trainees, professionals, communities, and partners to advance interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration on persistent, emerging, and organic pollutants in a changing environment.
Advancing interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to emerging environmental challenges.
Building the next generation of environmental researchers and professionals through training, mentorship, and collaboration.
Connecting academia, government, industry, Indigenous communities, and other partners to translate knowledge into action.
Members
Institutions
Partners
Countries
International collaboration
HQPs trained through NSERC CREATE
Our Environment at Risk in the Cryosphere: Emerging Contaminants, Climate Impacts, and Collective Solutions for Polar and Cold Regions
November 23 – 25, 2026 · Virtual
Cryosphere & Climate Change
Emerging Contaminants & Pollution
Arctic & Marine Pollution
Water & Wastewater Management
Environmental Monitoring & Modeling
Sustainable Infrastructure & Energy
Pollution Prevention & Remediation
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Ecotoxicology & Human Health
Environmental Policy & Governance
Indigenous Knowledge & Community Solutions
Environmental Stewardship in Polar & Cold Regions
Challenges and Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability under Climate Change
July 21 - 25, 2025 | St. John's, Canada
Emerging Contaminants and Hazardous & Noxious Substances: Seeking Solutions for a Climate-Challenged World
November 25 - 26, 2024 | Virtual
Collaborative Solutions to Environmental Problems under Climate Change
August 7 - 11, 2023 | Montreal, Canada
Challenges and Solutions under Climate Change
August 23-26, 2022 | Charlottetown, Canada
Discover the latest research, achievements, events, and opportunities from the PEOPLE Network and our community.
Connect with researchers, trainees, professionals, communities, and partners working toward a more sustainable environment.
