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Cofunded by the European Union

Institution/Coordinating Institution : 
Department of Aquatic resources, SLU
Other partners : 
Sverige
Country : 
Sweden
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Stångholmsvägen 2, SE 178 93 Drottningholm
RI Type : 
Knowledge-based RI (archives and scientific data knowledge systems)
Level of Access : 
National
Cost of Access : 
Other
(Cost depending on what type of access)

The Institute of Freshwater Research is one of three divisions at the Department of Aquatic Resources at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Our research focuses on fish and shellfish in freshwater systems. We monitor the aquatic environment, developing the methods and know-how for sustainable use of aquatic resources. Our main focus is resource estimations, fisheries management and conservation of fish and its relation to the environment. The Institute of Freshwater Research is responsible for the test-fishing data generated in national and regional environmental programs, on behalf of the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management. Research facilities includes for example laboratory of fish age analysis, fish genetics laboratory, aquariums and ponds, biological archives and smaller research wessels.

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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.