Survey for the SCAR Plastic in Polar Environment Expert Group

Survey for the SCAR Plastic in Polar Environment Expert Group
The SCAR Plastic in Polar Environment Expert Group (Plastic-EG) is inviting researchers, policymakers, and professionals to participate in a survey designed to shape future working groups tackling plastic pollution in the Polar Regions. Your input will help structure teams focused on monitoring, impact assessment, science-policy integration, and public engagement, ensuring that efforts to understand and mitigate plastic pollution in these fragile ecosystems are as effective as possible.

The survey closes at the end of March 2025.
1. Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email address*
example@example.com
Phone number (optional)
Institution*
Career stage*

EarlyMidLate
2. Background and Expertise

Select all that apply
What is your professional background or area of expertise?*

ResearchEducationPolicyOther
Environmental compartments of interest*

AirWaterSoil / Sediment
Biological realm(s) of interest*

AerialAquaticTerrestrialVertebratesInvertebratesOther
Abiotic matrices of interest*

IceSedimentSoilWaterAirOther
3. Motivation and Interests

Select all that apply
What aspect of plastic pollution is your work focused on?*

MacroplasticsMicroplasticsNanoplasticsEcological and biological impact(Eco)toxicologyIn situ experimentModellingOther
Which potential working group are you most interested in joining?

Check all groups that apply and select a priority based on your level of engagement for each one.
WG1. Plastic monitoring and sampling (methodologies for abiotic and biotic matrices)*

100%50%25%0%
WG2. Plastic sources and data evaluation (modelling and prediction)*

100%50%25%0%
WG3. Plastic impact (ecology and ecotoxicology)*

100%50%25%0%
WG4. Science-Policy interface*

100%50%25%0%
WG5. Dissemination, networking and public engagement*

100%50%25%0%
4. Availability
How much time can you dedicate to the working group?*

Less than 2 hours per monthBetween 2–4 hours per month
Are you able to attend regular meetings every 3 months?*

YesNo
5. Skills and Contributions

Select all that apply
What skills or expertise can you bring to the working group?*

Leadership and facilitationStrategic planningResearch and analysisWriting and documentationEvent coordinationCommunity engagementTechnical skills (e.g. IT, design, data analysis)Other
Are you willing to take on specific responsibilities or leadership roles within the group?*

YesNoMaybe
6. Communication and Collaboration
Are you comfortable working in a collaborative team environment?*

YesNo
7. Additional Information
Is there anything else you’d like to share about yourself or your interest in this working group?
Do you have prior experience working in a similar group or collaborative team?
If the answer is yes, please list which one(s), including those of SCAR
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Survey for the SCAR Plastic in Polar Environment Expert Group

1. Personal Information

2. Background and Expertise

3. Motivation and Interests

4. Availability

5. Skills and Contributions

6. Communication and Collaboration

7. Additional Information