Ginevra Oertel
Research
Combining skills to identify the "Sweet Spot" to solve marine plastic pollution in Norway
Interdisciplinary collaboration identifying primary sources and hot-spot areas of plastic pollution in Norwegian waters. Developing applicable solutions through AI, laboratory analysis, behavioral change, operational management and business model research
EU Interreg Circular Nets (CircNets) Project
Development of a blueprint for the collection, treatment and recycling of end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear in the Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) region.
Publications
Pierce JR, Barton MA, Tan MMJ, Oertel G, Halder MD, Lopez-Guijosa PA, et al. (2020) Actions, indicators, and outputs in urban biodiversity plans: A multinational analysis of city practice. PLoS ONE 15(7): e0235773.
Content analysis through biodiversity action plans and insights into biodiversity practices of 39 cities around the world. It aims to inform how cities plan for biodiversity through actions, indicators or other measures and which topics are not addressed.
Oertel, G., Vaagen, H., Glavee-Geo, R., 2025. Identifying and managing ship paint microplastic pollution along the supply chain: A shipbuilding case study, Marine Pollution Bulletin 218,118182.
This case study analyses the upstream impact on microplastic pollution in the shipbuilding industry. We evaluate the supply chain activities and decisions related to ship paint and examine how these can impact microplastic pollution.