On 5 June 2024, the TULIP consortium convened a “Research-to-Policy Dialogue” in Heidelberg’s historic Alte Aula. Scientists, NGO leaders, EU-level advisers and Philippine health officials unpacked how microplastic pollution, climate shifts and antibiotic residues intertwine to accelerate antimicrobial resistance in water. Interactive panels mapped regulatory gaps, showcased nature-based interventions and set a joint action agenda—from river-monitoring pilots to evidence briefs for the European Green Deal. The half-day forum closed with networking to spark follow-up collaborations across research, policy and community spheres.