The integral theme of VALUE doctoral school is comprehensive analysis of watershed activities and their impacts. VALUE provides the frameworks for improved cooperation between social sciences and water related technical and ecological sciences as well as for their joint graduate education. By this interdisciplinary approach and active international cooperation, new methods and technology will be developed for modeling and knowledge-based policymaking dealing with watersheds and water resources management. The doctoral school will respond to the calls that were stressed in the Water Research in Finland 2002-2006 - Report of an International Panel appointed by the Academy of Finland, as well as in several international strategies.
VALUE will start in the beginning of 2010, student selection will be carried out in the fall of 2009.
VALUE is focusing on three themes:
Integration of changes in land-use, environmental changes, climate change, and ecological interaction at a catchment level.
Methods and technologies to manage water resources in a comprehensive and balanced manner.
To secure different water usage requirements, nature biodiversity, preservation of water resources as well as businesses, economy, and health.
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