The River - sustaining waters and ecosystems
This theme encompasses research on enhancing the production and collection of hydrological data to assess sediment budget, developing river systems for synergistic hydropower generation and nature restoration, and leveraging IoT, AI, and satellites for water monitoring.
The Delta - sustaining agriculture and aquaculture
Farming in deltaic regions faces severe threats from salinity intrusion, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation, necessitating research on soil health, environmental monitoring, and the development of advanced agricultural technologies.
Resilient and culturally-informed infrastructure
This theme explores how erosion and extreme events affect infrastructure along the river, focusing on climate-resilient solutions, advanced construction methods, and the integration of cultural heritage and local practices to shape sustainable, adaptive infrastructure.
Economic and policy innovation
This theme involves research on the economic impacts of environmental issues on local communities and examines regional and national policies affecting the socio-economic conditions of the region.
Societal readiness - innovation that fits people
This theme aims at ensuring that scientific and technological innovations are not only technically sound but also socially acceptable, ethical, and practically usable by the communities they aim to serve.
