Workshop & Events

We are pleased to announce that the NICOLE Fall Workshop 2026 will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 28–30 October 2026.

The workshop will explore the theme: ‘From Legacy to Lifecycle: Managing Contaminated Land within Climate, Nature and Planetary Boundaries’

Topics/questions that will be addressed:

• What does a “safe operating space” for an industrial site look like?
• How do we manage trade-offs between local risk reduction and global sustainability goals?
• Can we define remediation targets that are aligned with planetary boundaries? And how can these be implemented in remediation plans in practice?
• How do we measure biodiversity recovery after remediation?
• Where and how can we enhance biodiversity during the production period, potentially on a temporary basis?
• Who is responsible when pollution contributes to the exceedance of planetary boundaries? How does this relate to the delineation of liabilities?
• When is remediation considered sufficient in the context of finite planetary capacity?

Call for Abstracts

See This Document For The Call For Abstracts.

Abstracts That Incorporate Case Studies, Or Draw On Relevant Practical Examples Are Especially Encouraged.

Authors Are Required To Submit A One-Page Abstract Of What They Would Like To Present, Together With An Outline Of The Structure Of The Presentation And A Short Biography, As Well As An Indication Of Preference Towards Oral Presentation Or Poster, And Which Session They Address. The Presentation Time Is Around 20 Minutes.

NICOLE Innovation Day

NICOLE invites industrial members, academic partners, service providers, start-up and scale up
companies to participate in the NICOLE Innovation Day 2026, taking place on the afternoon of
Friday, 30 October, focusing on advancing Sustainable Contaminated Land Management.

Date: Friday afternoon, 30 October 2026
Location: Port of Rotterdam (NL)

This in-person event combines technical exchange, targeted matchmaking, and field
demonstrations, creating a platform to connect innovation with real-world industrial challenges.

See this document for more information.