ELINK-2: Linking exposure and effect modelling
Recently, the need for a new SETAC ELINK workshop was recognized and initiated to bring together specialists to advance the integration of exposure and effect modeling, and to develop case studies for risk assessment that consider spatial heterogeneity at various scales.
Workshops
Two in-person meetings have been scheduled. The programme will be complemented by additional online meetings and a period of remote work.
Working groups
Five working (EL-SA, EL-ME, EL-LA-Aqua, EL-LA-Terra, EL-DA) groups will discuss the implications of spatial heterogeneity at different scales
Data
The utilisation of artificial substances is a common practice in the realm of comparable analyses and model development.
Face 2 Face meetings
Two in-person meetings have been scheduled where working groups can discuss group specific topics. These sessions will be supplemented by discussions with all participants in plenary sessions. The programme will be complemented by additional online meetings and a period of remote work.
1st Meeting
25th - 26th March 2026 Wageningen University
2nd Meeting
February 2027 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza
Working groups
Five working groups will discuss the implications of spatial heterogeneity at different scales. FIrst modelling results are expected in autumn 2026.
EL-SA
EL‑SA links detailed small‑scale exposure and effect models to assess how fine spatial variability (e.g., precision applications and organism movement) influences ecological risk and informs larger‑scale modelling.
EL-ME
The medium scale group (EL-ME) models pesticide exposure and effects at field scale. It simulates soil deposition, drift, and concentration dynamics, and predicts impacts on ground beetles. Scenarios compare precision versus broadcast applications and simple versus ecological effect models to capture realistic spatial heterogeneity and population responses.
EL-LA_AQUA
The aquatic landscape-scale group (EL-LA_aqua) will investigate three representative aquatic species differing in mobility: Lemna (non-mobile), Asellus (semi-mobile), and stickleback (mobile). Landscape-level assessments will be conducted within the xLandscape modelling environment.
EL-LA_TERRA
The terrestrial landscape-scale group (EL-LA_terra) analyses effects on Bembidion populations. Simulations assess abundance and persistence across field off-field and landscape levels under scenarios of varying crop diversity and natural habitat, following GAP and crop rotations for realistic regulatory relevance assessment.
EL-DA
All working groups are supported by a dedicated data and modelling group (EL-DA), which is responsible for providing the models and datasets required across the project. A central objective of EL-DA is to develop a standardised test dataset, including substance, soil, and landscape data, which can also serve as a foundation for future model development and methodological refinement.
Data
The ELINK substances, which were originally developed for risk assessment in aquatic environments (Brock et al. 2010), are now being further developed for risk assessments in terrestrial environments.
ELINKmethrin
ELINKmethrin represents an insecticide which is used in different field crops at 10 g a.i./ha.
ELINKstrobin
ELINKstrobin represents a fungicide which is used in cereals, maize and orchards at multiple application each 100 g a.i./ha
ELINKsulfuron
ELINKsulfuron represents a herbicide which is used in cereals at an application rate of 15 g a.i./ha
Meet us
Get in touch with ELINK-2 participants at European Conferences
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Contact us
E-Mail:
Dirk Nickisch dirk.nickisch@rifcon.de
Bernhard Gottesbüren bernhard.gottesbueren@make-sense.consulting