Water for Welfare, Security and Peace (WAWE)
Research under this programme focuses on water and water resources as a societal issue at both national and global level. Water is an essential element in welfare, security of supply and sustainable development, be it surface water, groundwater, inland waters or oceans. Finland has considerable water expertise, which provides a solid foundation for developing new water-related solutions. From a global perspective, water is a critical resource. Water management causes tensions and even conflicts worldwide. Climate change, biodiversity loss and demographics will all challenge international water diplomacy and policy. How can we promote sustainable water management amid rising competition for water? How do we shore up water security against threats to both quantity and quality? Research under this programme will seek to build a broad understanding and expertise to support water security and sustainable water use in Finland and internationally.
Projects
Global connections and collaborative solutions for sustainable water security (GloWater)
Consortium PI: Suvi Sojamo, Finnish Environment Institute
Interaction coordinator: Maria Ojanen, Finnish Environment Institute
Consortium composition: Finnish Environment Institute, Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Navigating the route to sustainable water-food futures (Water&Food)
Consortium PI: Kari Hyytiäinen, University of Helsinki
Interaction coordinator: Marjatta Selänniemi, E2 Research
Consortium composition: University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland, E2 Research, Aalto University
Safe Water for All (WaterFall)
Consortium PI: Ilkka Miettinen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Interaction coordinator: Soile Koskela, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Consortium composition: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, University of Oulu, Finnish Environment Institute, University of Lapland, National Defence University, Demos Helsinki
Marine waterways as a sustainable source of wellbeing, security, and safety (WATERWAYS)
Consortium PI: Mashrura Musharraf, Aalto University
Interaction coordinator: Annukka Lehikoinen, Kotka Maritime Research Centre Merikotka
Consortium composition: Aalto University, University of Helsinki, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Åbo Akademi University, Kotka Maritime Research Centre Merikotka
Consortium PI: Laura Tuomi, Finnish Meteorological Institute
Interaction coordinator: Oona Frilander, Demos Helsinki
Consortium composition: Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finnish Environment Institute, University of Helsinki, Demos Helsinki
