Scientific Program announced for inaugural eLTER Science Conference in Finland

Registration is open until 25 April 2025

2025-04-09

(Press-News.org) The scientific programme for the inaugural eLTER Science Conference has just been launched, marking a major milestone in the lead-up to the event. Held from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Tampere, Finland, the conference will explore integrated, policy-relevant approaches to ecosystem and socio-ecological research under the theme: “Toward a whole-system approach to ecosystem science.”

Organised by the Integrated European Long-Term Ecosystem, critical zone and socio-ecological systems Research Infrastructure (eLTER RI), the event is expected to welcome over 300 participants from across Europe and beyond.

The scientific programme features:

25 keynote speakers recognised for their leadership in whole-system science 22 sessions and 13 interactive workshops Over 140 oral presentations and 120 posters Topics will include groundwater and ecosystem dynamics, novel environmental monitoring technologies, ecosystem restoration, carbon farming, and the study of globally embedded socio-ecological systems.

In addition to the core sessions, the conference includes:

Field excursions to long-term research sites on 23 June A curated photo exhibition showcasing eLTER Sites and Platforms A sustainability-focused event design, with plant-based catering and carbon offset through local reforestation efforts The conference aims to strengthen links between science and policy, offering a platform for stakeholders to engage in transdisciplinary dialogue on Europe’s most pressing environmental issues.

Registration remains open until 25 April 2025.

More information and full programme: https://www.elter-ri.eu/news/elter-science-conference-2025-programme-has-been-launched

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