Red Line 2021-2022

Strong connections for sustainable use and management of soil, sediment and water resources

We live in a time of transitions, facing and dealing with climate change, population growth and many other challenges. The awareness grows that a healthy soil-sediment-water (SSW) system is fundamental to overcome societal challenges and meet societal needs. To retain and promote a vital and healthy soil-water system and at the same time facilitate these transitions, we need to connect:

People

• Science, policy, practice and citizens
• Students, young professionals and experienced professionals

Disciplines

• The soil-water system and societal challenges, needs and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• Financial, legal, and organizational institutions and arrangements

Approaches and opportunities

• Smart approaches, including data, information, technologies, models and instruments
• Shared objectives and business opportunities to new business cases

Scales

• Local, regional scale and countries and continents
• Operational, tactical, strategic level: short, mid and long-term actions, policy and goals