A public lectures of Polish Professors from Warsava University of Life Sciences

On June 5, 2024, at 16:00, Polish colleagues from Warsava University of Life Sciences – Professor Robert Popek and Professor Arkadiusz Przybysz will give public lectures:

Robert Popek – “Urban Vegetation as a Natural Filter: Assessing the Role of Green Infrastructure in Capturing Airborne Particulate Matter »

A public lecture will explore how urban greenery helps combat air pollution in rapidly developing cities. The talk will highlight recent research on the effectiveness of different plant types—such as parks, meadows, and green barriers—in capturing harmful airborne particles like particulate matter, trace elements, and microplastics. This lecture will discuss how vegetation not only improves air quality but also serves as an indicator of environmental health.

Arkadiusz Przybysz  – „Phytoremediation: the sustainable strategy for improving urban air quality”

Urban air is increasingly polluted by particulate matter, microplastics, and trace elements—posing serious health risks. This lecture will highlight how different types of urban greenery, especially often-overlooked informal green spaces and urban meadows, function as natural air filters. We will examine how plant structure, biodiversity, location, and environmental conditions influence their effectiveness in improving air quality and delivering broader ecosystem services.

Location: G106, G.Tsereteli st 1, G building (near Vake Park)

Working language: English