The next Nordic Geological Winter Meeting will be organized on 13-15 January in Turku, Finland.
DIWA Flagship experts will host a scientific session (number 41):
“The era of hydrological extremes – solving challenges of the communities by the water”.
Session Chairs:
- Professor Petteri Alho, Vice Director of DIWA, Principal Investigator, University of Turku
- Associate Professor Saija Saarni, University of Turku
- Professor Antti E.K. Ojala, University of Turku
Session description
Floods, droughts, extreme rain events, increasing winter precipitation, debris flows, and coastal and riverbank erosion are examples of rapid hydrology events causing hazards that are threatening the coastal and riverside communities. We welcome approaches and new ideas to manage all freshwater environments, coastal and near-coastal marine regions, for example, with nature-based solutions or an ecosystem approach. We also invite research topics that investigate hydrological processes with modern digital solutions, highlighting the synergies between traditional methodologies and advanced digital tools.
Discussions may include model simulations and predictions of hydrological and geological processes, as well as insights into nature-based or ecosystem-based management solutions providing resilience to climate change. Additionally, we seek approaches on how the development and implementation of digital tools impact data accuracy and facilitate a deeper understanding of hydrological events and extremes as a phenomenon.
The session is hosted by Digital Waters Flagship experts. Digital Waters Flagship is a leading research and innovation ecosystem, bringing research and new innovations to support decision-making and management in the water sector – digitally.
