126 Delegates From 10 Countries Attend UMT's First Microplastics Conference
KUALA NERUS, July 2 (Bernama) -- A total of 126 participants, including university researchers, scientists, policymakers, industry players, and environmental activists from 10 countries, are attending the 1st International Conference on Microplastics 2026 (ICM2026) in Putrajaya.
Organised by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), the two-day conference, which began today, aims to address the critical issue of microplastic pollution in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
UMT vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim said that hosting the conference underscores the university's role as a leader in marine, maritime, and aquatic sciences and its commitment to high-impact research that supports environmental sustainability, ecosystem conservation, and evidence-based policy development.
"UMT, through the Microplastics Research Interest Group (MRIG) and UMT Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd (UMTCS), has brought together experts from various fields to discuss one of today's most critical environmental challenges, which is microplastic pollution.
"The two-day programme starting today involves participants from Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Canada, India, South Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand," he said in a statement today.
Mohd Zamri said microplastic pollution is a growing global concern because of its widespread presence in oceans, rivers, sediments, the food chain, and living organisms.
He added that scientific studies indicate microplastics can impact the balance of biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health.
Consequently, this requires a more integrated and comprehensive approach to research and management by all stakeholders and experts worldwide.
Mohd Zamri said that throughout the conference, participants will present their latest research findings and discuss new technologies, environmental monitoring, the ecological and human health impacts of microplastics, pollution control strategies, regulatory frameworks, and future research directions.
He expressed optimism that ICM2026 would strengthen international research networks, boost joint publications, expand researcher and student mobility, enhance analytical capabilities, and foster collaboration among academic institutions, the industrial sector, and communities to tackle microplastic pollution more effectively.
-- BERNAMA
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