Microplastics Research Agenda

This research agenda for microplastics has been produced as part of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s roadmap for the sustainable use of plastics. It begins by describing the knowledge needs at an overarching level, and then specifically for identified important sources of microplastics.

The research agenda aims to provide supporting documentation for a needs-driven prioritisation of research and innovation efforts, facilitating the development of measures, policies and legislation to reduce potential risks with microplastics and their release. It is intended for research funding bodies, experts and researchers and can serve as inspiration for formulating calls for proposals and projects that can be used in policy contexts.