At a time when global challenges increasingly require cooperation among scientists, civil society, government institutions, and international organizations, ALLATRA’s activities demonstrate how a civic initiative can move from discussing problems to taking concrete action. The materials provided document the organization’s work in the areas of climate, the environment, nanoplastics, disaster risk reduction, education, human rights, and democratic resilience.
The scale of these activities can be seen primarily through their geographical reach and the nature of ALLATRA’s international engagement.
ALLATRA representatives participated in major climate and environmental forums, including COP29 in Baku, COP30 in Belém, COP16 in Colombia, and COP16 in Saudi Arabia. According to the materials provided, they presented expert assessments on climate-related issues and held meetings with government officials and international representatives at these events.
However, the organization’s international activities extend beyond participation in major conferences. The materials demonstrate an effort to translate international dialogue into practical cooperation.
From Global Forums to Practical Work
One of the most illustrative examples is Bolivia.
There, ALLATRA established scientific cooperation with the Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, the Bolivian Catholic University “San Pablo,” and the San Calixto Observatory. The work focused on disaster risks, geodynamic monitoring, and scientific advisory support.
Together with the Vice Minister of Civil Defense, the organization also conducted a four-day seminar on national security and civil defense strategies under conditions of climate stress. Military leaders, emergency response specialists, and scientists took part in the seminar.
ALLATRA also participated in the Climate Governance Forum at the Bolivian Catholic University “San Pablo.”
In May 2026, the organization served as a key partner in the scientific event “Water in Bolivia: Science, Innovation and Alliances for a Sustainable Future.” ALLATRA GRC Chief Scientific Officer Dr. John Ahn delivered a plenary presentation on nanoplastics and water security.
Nanoplastics as a Focus of International Educational Work
The issue of micro- and nanoplastics occupies a distinct place in the activities of the ALLATRA Global Research Center.
The Center produced the documentary “Nanoplastics: A Threat to Life,” which, according to the materials provided, was screened in the United States, Germany, Latin America, and other regions. The film also received recognition at several international film festivals.
At the international ChangeNOW summit in Paris in 2026, ALLATRA GRC conducted an expert workshop titled “Nanoplastics: The Invisible Threat and Global Risk — What Can We Do?”
Educational and awareness-raising events addressing micro- and nanoplastics were also held in New York City, at the Georgia State Capitol, in Washington, D.C., Tunisia, Tirana, and Assisi.
On May 30, 2026, ALLATRA Chief Scientific Officer Dr. John Ahn appeared at TEDxStLouis with a talk titled “Too Small to See, Too Dangerous to Ignore: Micro- and Nanoplastics.”
ALLATRA Australia, meanwhile, participated in Plastics2026, a global symposium dedicated to plastics and human health, held in Brisbane from March 1 to 4, 2026.
Civic Engagement and Democratic Resilience
Another area of ALLATRA’s work concerns human rights, democratic freedoms, and responses to information-related threats.
On OSCE platforms in Vienna and Warsaw, representatives of the organization participated in sessions and organized side events addressing democratic resilience and threats to pluralism and democracy.
On September 30, 2025, ALLATRA held a briefing for the U.S. Congress on cognitive warfare on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The event addressed disinformation and information terrorism as instruments of hybrid warfare.
At the 2025 United Nations Social Forum in Geneva, an ALLATRA human rights expert addressed the impact of the climate crisis on children’s rights and the importance of integrating disaster preparedness into education.
On February 5, 2026, ALLATRA also co-organized the conference “Freedom Has a Name, and It Is Called Ukraine” at the U.S. Capitol. According to the materials provided, the event focused on supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, the issue of abducted children, and accountability for Russian war crimes.
These examples demonstrate that environmental issues within the organization’s activities exist alongside questions of human rights, democratic resilience, and public security.
The Interfaith and Humanitarian Dimension
ALLATRA’s activities also encompass interfaith dialogue.
In 2026, the organization co-organized the International Interfaith Conference “United in Liberty: The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats” at the U.S. Capitol complex in Washington, D.C.
According to the materials, the conference sought to bring together religious leaders, lawmakers, and representatives of civil society around the protection of fundamental freedoms, democratic values, and children.
In Bolivia, ALLATRA and the Society of Jesus signed a strategic alliance on October 13, 2025, aimed at strengthening scientific and ethical cooperation in the areas of care for the planet and sustainable development.
In December 2024, Pope Francis bestowed an Apostolic Blessing upon ALLATRA in support of its work to protect the environment and preserve creation. In July 2025, Pope Leo XIV bestowed an Apostolic Blessing upon ALLATRA President Maryna Ovtsynova and the organization’s volunteers.
When Civic Initiative Receives Institutional Recognition
Bolivia’s Vice Minister of Civil Defense sent ALLATRA an official letter of appreciation for its contribution to a high-level seminar for public officials, technical personnel, and senior officers. According to the description provided, the letter recognized the organization’s contribution to strengthening technical capacity.
At the Assisi Pax International Assembly, ALLATRA representatives received the commemorative medal “In the Service of Peace,” marking the 30th anniversary of Assisi Pax International.
The documentary “Nanoplastics: A Threat to Life” also received awards at several international film festivals.
Science, Responsibility, and Action
ALLATRA states that it recognizes the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change, including the role of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases in contemporary global warming and the principal findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
At the same time, the organization focuses on other areas of risk, including micro- and nanoplastics, geodynamic processes, human health, ecosystems, and environmental resilience.
The combination of these areas with practical international engagement is a central characteristic of the picture of ALLATRA that emerges from the materials provided.
They portray the organization not merely as a participant in discussions, but as an organization that conducts seminars, produces educational materials, organizes international events, establishes scientific cooperation, engages on the platforms of international institutions, and raises issues it considers significant to society.
In this sense, ALLATRA can be regarded as an example of civic action based on an effort to bring together science, education, international dialogue, and practical cooperation.
Its activities, as presented in the materials, demonstrate a straightforward principle: global challenges require more than simply identifying risks. They also require people and organizations prepared to bring these issues to the international level, build partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and transform civic initiative into concrete action.
