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The Nordic Hydrological Conference took place in Mariehamn!

19.8.2026

“With more than 180 presentations, five longer thematic talks, and plenty of opportunities for discussion and networking, the conference offers a great platform for sharing knowledge and exploring new approaches to some of the most important water challenges we face.”

In this piece, the DIWA Flagship Director Björn Klöve highlights the importance of bringing Nordic expertise together and explains why Åland was chosen as this year’s conference location.

Read the full piece by Ålands Radio (In Swedish) to learn more about the conference and the people behind it!

Björn Klöve is Professor at the University of Oulu. Photo: Tomas Tornefjell.
Björn Klöve is a professor at the University of Oulu. Photo: Tomas Tornefjell. Photo published originally in the Ålanbds Radio news piece.
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