{"id":67,"date":"2025-01-14T08:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T08:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astf.net\/epn\/en\/donation-projects\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T11:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:49:25","slug":"about-epn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astf.net\/epn\/en\/about-epn\/","title":{"rendered":"About EPN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"67\" class=\"elementor elementor-67\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7a7afe elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d7a7afe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38174e4a\" data-id=\"38174e4a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b23f867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b23f867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-635eb33 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"635eb33\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-669a3e5\" data-id=\"669a3e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3f265c elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3f265c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About EPN<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4417d98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"4417d98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2304550\" data-id=\"2304550\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaaf0d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eaaf0d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About EPN<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd2ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dd2ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EPN was established under the umbrella and with the support of ASTF. Its aim is to empower individuals committed to environmental sustainability and combating the challenges posed by emerging pollutants. Emerging pollutants represent a major challenge for future generations due to their impacts, which include threats to food security and public health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3865eeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-progress\" data-id=\"3865eeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"progress.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-progress-wrapper progress-success\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"65\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-progress-bar\" data-max=\"65\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-progress-text\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b1bad e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0b1bad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6a729e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6a729e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Response to a Growing Environmental and Health Crisis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e423c9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e423c9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The MENA are facing a growing, yet silent, environmental and public health crisis caused by the widespread presence of chemicals known as emerging environmental pollutants. These pollutants include perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), microplastics (MPs), and other substances in the environment. These persistent and toxic pollutants, often referred to as &#8220;forever chemicals,&#8221; have infiltrated water sources, agricultural lands, sensitive marine ecosystems, and even the air. Their widespread presence in the region represents a growing and significant threat to human health, biodiversity, economic stability, and the overall well-being of current and future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0164042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0164042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EPN aims to inspire individuals with skills and passion in environmental sustainability and seeks to attract highly qualified individuals who have made significant contributions to the study of the environmental impact of emerging pollutants. EPN also aims to recognize experts with high competency in developing innovative technologies and strategies to mitigate the challenges associated with emerging pollutants, based on their knowledge and skills in solving complex environmental problems related to social, health, and other impacts. Additionally, EPN focuses on collaborating with various stakeholders concerned with climate change and emerging pollutants, including governments, communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industries, all under the umbrella of the &#8220;One Health approach.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ca0c7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"0ca0c7b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39db024\" data-id=\"39db024\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3648f0 elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3648f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ROLE<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d26182b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"d26182b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d872557\" data-id=\"d872557\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9bf058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9bf058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Role of EPN<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6dd4fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6dd4fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EPN contribute to directing efforts to reduce the harmful impacts of emerging pollutants on the environment and public health by supporting experts in developing innovative and sustainable solutions. EPN play a leadership role through various initiatives that ensure the addressing of environmental and health challenges facing the MENA, especially concerning emerging pollutants such as PFAS, PPCPs, and MPs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caeac4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caeac4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>EPN offers a comprehensive range of services to its members, including technical training on the latest methods for analyzing and treating pollutants, empowering them with the knowledge and skills required to address these challenges. It will also develop awareness campaigns to promote sustainable practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a10dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-progress\" data-id=\"d7a10dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"progress.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-progress-wrapper progress-success\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"65\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-progress-bar\" data-max=\"65\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-progress-text\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cab2e3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cab2e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-966e183 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"966e183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join Us in Shaping Tomorrow for a Sustainable Environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ab2e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23ab2e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our journey towards a world free of emerging pollutants is not just a goal, but a collective effort that requires everyone&#8217;s participation. We invite you to be part of this transformative movement, where your role can make a difference through:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ea5695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ea5695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><strong>Scientific Research<\/strong>: Contributing to finding innovative and sustainable solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advocacy for Change<\/strong>: Supporting evidence-based environmental policies and practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Engagement<\/strong>: Promoting awareness and community involvement to tackle environmental challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fca3c9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0fca3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:250}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeueQ6XlGKGeZEYgi2tOelmgwkindSvaj7gZS3NB9mrAIThXw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Join FREE General membership<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About us About EPN About EPN EPN was established under the umbrella and with the support of ASTF. Its aim is to empower individuals committed to environmental sustainability and combating the challenges posed by emerging pollutants. Emerging pollutants represent a major challenge for future generations due to their impacts, which include threats to food security and public health. Response to a Growing Environmental and Health Crisis The MENA are facing a growing, yet silent, environmental and public health crisis caused by the widespread presence of chemicals known as emerging environmental pollutants. These pollutants include perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), microplastics (MPs), and other substances in the environment. These persistent and toxic pollutants, often referred to as &#8220;forever chemicals,&#8221; have infiltrated water sources, agricultural lands, sensitive marine ecosystems, and even the air. Their widespread presence in the region represents a growing and significant threat to human health, biodiversity, economic stability, and the overall well-being of current and future generations. EPN aims to inspire individuals with skills and passion in environmental sustainability and seeks to attract highly qualified individuals who have made significant contributions to the study of the environmental impact of emerging pollutants. EPN also aims to recognize experts with high competency in developing innovative technologies and strategies to mitigate the challenges associated with emerging pollutants, based on their knowledge and skills in solving complex environmental problems related to social, health, and other impacts. Additionally, EPN focuses on collaborating with various stakeholders concerned with climate change and emerging pollutants, including governments, communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industries, all under the umbrella of the &#8220;One Health approach.&#8221; ROLE Role of EPN EPN contribute to directing efforts to reduce the harmful impacts of emerging pollutants on the environment and public health by supporting experts in developing innovative and sustainable solutions. EPN play a leadership role through various initiatives that ensure the addressing of environmental and health challenges facing the MENA, especially concerning emerging pollutants such as PFAS, PPCPs, and MPs. EPN offers a comprehensive range of services to its members, including technical training on the latest methods for analyzing and treating pollutants, empowering them with the knowledge and skills required to address these challenges. It will also develop awareness campaigns to promote sustainable practices. Join Us in Shaping Tomorrow for a Sustainable Environment Our journey towards a world free of emerging pollutants is not just a goal, but a collective effort that requires everyone&#8217;s participation. We invite you to be part of this transformative movement, where your role can make a difference through: Scientific Research: Contributing to finding innovative and sustainable solutions. Advocacy for Change: Supporting evidence-based environmental policies and practices. Community Engagement: Promoting awareness and community involvement to tackle environmental challenges. 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