Cofunded by the European Union

Maturity Level : 
A.2. International networks
RI Acronym : 
LTER-Spain
Institution/Coordinating Institution : 
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Country : 
Spain
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Carrer Accés Cala Sant Francesc, 14, 17300 Blanes, Girona, Spain
RI Type : 
Distributed RI (Central Hub and interlinked National Nodes RI)
Level of Access : 
Transnational
Cost of Access : 
Free
Water4All Keywords : 
Ecosystem services - Ecohydrology - Climate changes - Resource management - Resilience and sustainability
Domains and thematic area : 
Ecosystems - Sustainable Water Management
Services provided : 
Access monitoring sites - Access data and metadata - Knowledge transfer
Equipment : 
Observation networks and tools - Environmental analysis infrastructures
Type of variables provided : 
Hydrological variables - Water quality variables - Biological and ecological variables - Meteorological and climatic variables - Geochemical variables
Frequency of Measurements : 
Continuous Monitoring (Real-time, 10-min. period, hourly, every few hours, daily etc.) - Periodic Sampling (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) - Field Periodic Surveys
Sustainability of funding : 
Yes
Fair Principles : 
Off
Comments : 
To view the individual sites/installations of LTER-Spain that have responded to our request so far, please visit category A.4, where they are listed. Information is updated continuously.
Source : 
Website

The LTER (Long Term Ecological Research) network was launched in Spain in 2008, becoming part of ILTER (an international network) and eLTER (a European network). Its objective is to provide high-quality scientific information on the long-term functioning of socio-ecological processes in the diverse ecosystems of Spain. It serves as a tool for the scientific community, policymakers, and society in general, helping to propose solutions for better management of current and future environmental problems. By being part of large-scale networks, in addition to reporting on local and regional processes, it contributes to a better understanding of global processes.

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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.