ALLATRA Hosted Event at Georgia State Capitol on Nanoplastics

Delegates and community leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol during the ALLATRA-hosted event

ATLANTA, GA — In a significant advancement of international scientific cooperation, ALLATRA convened a high-level event at the Georgia State Capitol under the theme related to nanoplastics.The event was made possible through the kind assistance of Representative Derrick Jackson, CaMia Beryon Jackson, and the entire office of Representative Jackson, to whom ALLATRA extends its sincere appreciation. This effort was further supported by the collaboration with Mark Arnold (CEO of Clean Up Atlanta), ATL Now, and Atlanta Metro Alliance.

Welcoming a broad spectrum of participants, including leaders and representatives from various communities, as well as members of academia, civil society, and the business sector, Maryna Ovtsynova, President of ALLATRA, set the tone for the day’s deliberations. "We are gathered here not merely to share research and data, but to confront urgent challenges that transcend borders, disciplines, and generations," Ms. Ovtsynova stated, emphasizing ALLATRA’s mission of highlighting threats to all humanity and the planet—such as the pervasive infiltration of nanoplastics into all aspects of our life and the escalating problem of geodynamic catastrophes—and inspiring action through knowledge and cooperation.

Maryna Ovtsynova, President of ALLATRA, delivering opening remarks at the Georgia State Capitol during the ALLATRA-hosted event

The event was honored by the presence of distinguished guests from a range of international and community leadership backgrounds, including the President General of the Masonic United Nations of the World and Duke of the Kingdom of the House of Abajafo of Ghana, Mr. Bobby Taylor, His Royal Majesty Nii Abajafo I. King Frederick McHenry I. of the Abola Piam Royal Dynasty Anamase' Royal Kingdom of Ghana, and His Royal Majesty King Muja'Dib Jamel El'SOri-Oser VIII.

Delegates and community leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol during the ALLATRA-hosted event

Furthermore, esteemed representatives of the Philippine community were present, including Mary Jane Basilio-Rolen (Certified Project Management Professional and Treasurer and Past President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Inc.), Romielyn Joson (President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Inc. since 2025);  and Fred Freeney (Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce), the event underscored the necessity for cross-cultural and intergenerational alliances in fostering a safe future.

Jane Basilio-Rolen, PMP, PMI-ACP, Treasurer and Past President, and Romielyn Joson, President (2025), Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, at the ALLATRA event at the Georgia State Capitol

Dr. John Ahn, Maryna Ovtsynova, Carolina Moratt and Dr. Anastasia Pashigreva at the Georgia State Capitol during the ALLATRA-hosted event

Dr. John Ahn and Dr. Anastasia Pashigreva presented the report, created by ALLATRA in collaboration with  Bolivian Catholic University San Pablo and the Creative Society International Project. This comprehensive document consolidates data on the proliferation of micro- and nanoplastics throughout the biosphere, their infiltration into the food chain, and their devastating consequences for human health and ecosystems.

ALLATRA report presents scientific data on the scale and consequences of micro- and nanoplastic pollution:

• The rapid spread of micro- and nanoplastics across all environments of the biosphere, from ocean depths to the air we breathe
• The detection of plastic particles in water, food, and the human body, regardless of geographic location
• The integration of these particles into food chains and their ability to bypass natural barriers, including penetration into the brain and placenta
• Accumulation of nanoplastics in organs and tissues with long-term consequences that may take years to manifest.

Special attention was given to solution-oriented approaches, highlighting innovative scientific proposals from the ALLATRA community. The creation of this report was inspired by the personal blessing of His Holiness Pope Francis in 2024—a unique endorsement that invigorated ALLATRA research on nanoplastics as a looming threat to humanity and our shared future. This year, Maryna Ovtsynova also had the honor of personally presenting the ALLATRA report to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican, and to the Vatican Office.

Ms. Ovtsynova emphasized that these issues must become a priority in public discourse and reiterated the imperative of international cooperation, noting that only cooperative effort can yield viable solutions.

Among the distinguished speakers was Carolina Moratt—an accomplished architect and international business expert—whose groundbreaking academic research addressed the urgent global challenge of micro- and nanoplastics. Her research insists on the necessity of collaborative, cross-institutional approaches, underscoring the need for a global community united in awareness and action.

Consensus among speakers and attendees was clear: the challenges posed by nanoplastics and emerging geodynamic threats are not the purview of a single institution, country, or community, but are global priorities demanding international engagement and action to protect both human health and planetary functioning.

About ALLATRA

ALLATRA is an international organization with a research center in the United States (ALLATRA Global Research Center), engaged in the comprehensive analysis of climate and environmental changes, the study of the impact of micro- and nanoplastics, and the promotion of intercultural cooperation and the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

In recognition of its commitment to environmental protection and preservation of creation, ALLATRA received an Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness Pope Francis in 2024.

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