Strong connections for sustainable use and management of soil, sediment and water resources
We live in a time of transitions, facing and dealing with climate change, population growth and many other challenges. The awareness grows that a healthy soil-sediment-water (SSW) system is fundamental to overcome societal challenges and meet societal needs. To retain and promote a vital and healthy soil-water system and at the same time facilitate these transitions, we need to connect:
People
- Science, policy, practice and citizens
- Students, young professionals and experienced professionals
Disciplines
- The soil-water system and societal challenges, needs and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
- Financial, legal, and organizational institutions and arrangements
Approaches and opportunities
- Smart approaches, including data, information, technologies, models and instruments
- Shared objectives and business opportunities to new business cases
Scales
- Local, regional scale and countries and continents
- Operational, tactical, strategic level: short, mid and long-term actions, policy and goals