Substantial expertise on carbon biogeochemistry already exists in the fields of plant physiology and aquatic ecology and therefore is it beneficial to draw on this to identify the important issues. A paper describing the BIOPROTA C-14 model inter-comparisons, and plans for the forward programme was published in Radiocarbon Journal. Further studies on C-14 (including modelling, model inter-comparisons, and experimental work) have been on-going by individual BIOPROTA member organisations and continued interest was shown in further collaborative work, including assessment of doses to humans due to long-term releases of C-14 to surface water bodies.
Noting the above, an international workshop was held from 12 - 14 February 2013, in Stockholm, to enable joint review and discussion of the new output and support an updated collective understanding of different approaches for modelling the transfer of C-14 in soil-plant systems and in aquatic environments, providing mutual benefit through the sharing of the new experience.
