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Cofunded by the European Union

RI Acronym : 
HNCE / Czech Supersite
Country : 
Czech Republic
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Zátiší 728, 389 25 Vodňany, Czechia
RI Type : 
Distributed RI (Central Hub and interlinked National Nodes RI)
Level of Access : 
Other
(Transnational / Virtual (Remote))
Cost of Access : 
Free
Domains and thematic area : 
Ecosystems - Sustainable Water Management
Type of variables provided : 
Hydrological variables - Water quality variables - Biological and ecological variables - Meteorological and climatic variables
Variables Provided : 
River flow rates;stream stage;sediment loads;nitrate/phosphate concentrations;water temperature
Sustainability of funding : 
Yes
Type of funding : 
European;National
Data Catalogue : 
https://danubius-ri.eu/architecture/data-center/
Fair Principles : 
Off
Source : 
Website

Supersite "Hydrological Nexus of Central Europe" Within the integrated research programs and facilities of the DANUBIUS-CZ consortia (CENAKVA, CZECHGLOBE), we provide to the capacities for the complex investigation of the ongoing processes in freshwater ecosystems and their importance in the terms of biodiversity conservation, protection of aquatic environment, but also protection of water resources for life and human activities. Located in the Czech Republic, the Hydrological Nexus of Central Europe, supersite is a headwater region for European rive systems. It is home to the Elbe, Morava (Danube) and the Odra rivers which support ecosystems, agricalture and transportaition across the whole of Europe. CENAKVA and CZECHGLOBE research facilities specialise in freshwater ecosystems and aquaculture research supporting biodiversity conversation. Services include: water quality and pollution, ekosystem services, biodiversity research and aquaculture innovations. The supersite also offers passive sampling for the detection and observation of polar organic contaminants in the water environment. We connect aquaculturists, hydrobiologist, ecologist, toxicologists and economists studying different factors influencing both water and land ecosystems. This is key to tackling emerging pollutants and nutrients as main contributors to aquatic pollution, helping sustainable water management. This expertise within the supersite provides direct outputs for decision-makers, developing adaptation or mitigation strategies for critical ecosystems.

Part A: Research Infrastructures / Observatories

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.