Inland water such as lakes, rivers, and streams are estimated to release approximately 20% of the world's methane emissions, contributing significantly to global warming. Human activities such as agriculture and deforestation further worsen this situation. In response, Aarhus University's Department of Ecoscience and AIAS are hosting an international symposium on May 21-22, 2025, bringing together top researchers in the field.
The symposium will include scientific presentations, and workshops focusing on the importance of inland waters for the global greenhouse gas balance, emissions at the ecosystem level, monitoring advancements, and mitigation strategies. The objective is to promote collaboration, pinpoint research priorities, and devise innovative mitigation approaches like enhanced water management or new biotechnologies, aiming to establish a global network to combat this crucial climate issue.
Wednesday May 21st
08:30 | Coffee and registration |
09:30 - 10:00 | Keynote by Peter Raymond |
10:00 - 11:40 | Presentations by Ronny Lauerwald, Alberto Borges, Chris Evans & Tonya del Sontro |
11:40 - 13:40 | Discussion & lunch |
13:40 - 14:10 | Keynote by David Bastviken |
14:10 - 16:50 | Presentations by Ricky Mwanake, Erik Sahléé, Andreas Lorke, Katrin Attermeyer & Sebastian Sobek Discussion |
17:45 - 21:00 | Dinner in Den Gamle By |
Thursday May 22nd
08:30 | Intro and coffee |
08:45 - 09:15 | Keynote by Meredith Holgerson |
09:15 - 11:35 | Presentations by Mike Peacook, Gretchen Gettel, Mette Vodder Carstensen, Marcus Wallin, Tom Davidson & Charlotte Grasset |
11:35 - 13:00 | Discussion & lunch |
13:30 - 13:30 | Keynote by Sarian Kosten |
13:30 - 15:10 | Presentations by Janviere Tuyisenge, Jesper Riis Christiansen & Annelies Veraart |
15:10 - 16:00 | Coffee Break, Wrap-up & thinking forward |
The event is fully booked and is no more open for registration.
Organising committee: Joachim Audet, Gretchen Gettel and Thomas Davidson.
