One of the main aims of this meeting is to discuss the new scientific knowledge that will be useful to improve the management and conservation of inland aquatic ecosystems
One of the main aims of this meeting is to discuss the new scientific knowledge that will be useful to improve the management and conservation of inland aquatic ecosystems (from lakes to deltas and estuaries, through rivers and wetlands). This information will be discussed under a global change scenario and considering new models of man-nature cooperation, including invasive alien species management in aquatic ecosystems. Under the slogan “Limnology in a changing world”, the congress aims to discuss key issues to manage these ecosystems that despite being of high importance for humans, are subjected to increasing human pressures and impacts.
The Iberian Southeast is one of the most arid regions in Europe. Inland aquatic ecosystems in this area acquire a great importance for their uniqueness at European scale. Arid environments offer a wide variety of aquatic ecosystems, hosting an extraordinary biodiversity. The functioning of such ecosystems is determined by extreme biophysic conditions, especially at the terrestrial-aquatic interface. Despite its conservation value, the aquatic ecosystems of this region are highly threatened by the high degree of anthropic alteration and global change.
This unique event aims at sharing experiences, to coordinate works and advance in the knowledge of aquatic ecology, thus contributing to a more sustainable inland aquatic ecosystem management. In this sense, we feel that the involvement of water managers and interested technicians and consultants is essential as a bridge between scientific knowledge and society.
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