The first meeting of JPI Oceans Knowledge Hub on Integrated Assessment of Effects of New Pollutants was hosted in the secretariat of JPI Oceanswas and was for participants to get to know each other, review the objectives of the hub, appoint a coordinator and discuss an implementation plan. During the upcoming 24 months, knowledge hub participants will meet four times to discuss:
·        the currently most appropriate methodologies for integrated assessment of effects of new pollutants
·        improvements and refinements of existing methodologies
·        recommendations for future JPI Oceans actions on this subject
As an outcome of this networking and information exchange, the JPI Oceans Knowledge Hub will generate a report presenting the currently most appropriate methodology(-ies) for integrated assessments of effects of new pollutants, taking account of the above rationale for a knowledge hub. Further an overview of relevant improvements and refinements of existing methodology(-ies) will be given. This includes also research found necessary for improved effect/hazard studies, monitoring and sampling on the level of new and emerging pollutants. It is anticipated that a set of political, economic and social dimensions will be included as the source and impact of pollutants are utterly linked with society. 
The report should provide specific recommendations to actions that can be taken by JPI Oceans.
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