Theme 1
Soil-Sediment-Water (SSW) Systems Management
This theme focuses on strategies for managing soil and water systems through a holistic and integrated lens. It emphasizes the critical functions of soil and water in ecosystems, the challenges and solutions for soil health in various environments, the impacts of urbanisation and climate change on soil-water dynamics, and the importance of community engagement and innovative technologies for sustainable management.
Topic 1.1: Enhancing Ecosystem Services
Discussing the vital role of soil, sediment and water functions in ecosystems, addressing societal challenges and promoting sustainable practices.
- Nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration
- Water filtration and purification
- Soil health definitions, monitoring, challenges and solutions
- Phytomanagement for enhancing ecosystems services
Topic 1.2: Strategies to Landscapes in Transition
Sharing insights on the impacts of urbanisation, restoration strategies, and adaptive management approaches for resilient soil-sediment- water (SSW) systems in dynamic landscapes.
- Impact of urbanisation and land use change on soil-water systems
- Strategies for restoration and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes
- Climate resilience and renewable energy in soil, sediment and water management
Topic 1.3: Integrated Approaches and Collaborative Innovation
Sharing insights on holistic management strategies, from integrated water resource management to collaborative research platforms, engaging communities in developing sustainable soil-sediment-water solutions.
- Integrated water resource management strategies
- Integrated approaches to soil-water-energy nexus
- Collaborative research and experimentation platforms
- Community engagement in developing sustainable solutions
