Description du projet
Amélioration de la recherche sur les lacs estoniens
L’écologie des lacs estoniens a été étudiée par l’Université estonienne des sciences de la vie (EMU) par l’intermédiaire de sa Chaire d’hydrobiologie et de pêche et le centre de limnologie (CL). Toutefois, les limites de la formation du personnel et de la capacité institutionnelle ainsi que la faible participation aux réseaux de coopération empêchent l’application de méthodes innovantes d’expérimentation et d’analyse des données et empêchent les chercheurs du CL de mettre au point de nouveaux modèles pour les écosystèmes d’eau douce, en particulier dans les lacs peu profonds. Le projet TREICLAKE, financé par l’UE, améliorera considérablement l’utilisation par l’EMU des méthodes existantes et contribuera à l’élaboration de méthodes pionnières visant à mieux comprendre l’écologie des lacs et son impact sur l’environnement. Les résultats du projet profiteront aux études aux niveaux des baccalauréats en sciences, des maîtrises en sciences et des doctorats et s’avéreront utiles au-delà des murs académiques.
Objectif
Within the field of aquatic ecology, the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) through the Chair of Hydrobiology and Fishery and Centre for Limnology (CL) has steadily improved its ability to describe the ecological processes in Estonian lakes. However, in order to reach the next level in terms of scientific excellence and broader impact within the scientific community, it must move beyond just describing ecological processes in the regional (Estonian) scale. Application of more innovative and advanced methods of experimentation as well as sound experienced guidance for data analysis, scientific writing and presentation would lead CL researchers to be able to develop new paradigms for freshwater ecosystems in general, and specifically in shallow lakes that prevail in Estonia and also globally. However, limitations in staff training and institutional capacity and modest participation in cooperation networks has hindered EMU’s CL from making this jump.
Through this cooperation and knowledge exchange, EMU will greatly improve its use of existing research methods as well as develop cutting-edge new approaches that will help EMU to make significant contributions to our understanding of lake ecology and its effects on the environment. The collaboration will also help EMU translate scientific expertise into a greater impact in the international scientific community via publishing of articles and participation in conferences and International projects. The collaboration will also be directed towards improving the education provided to students at all three levels (BSc, MSc, PhD) within EMU by offering new courses and opportunities to study with partner institutions. TREICLAKE will also help EMU to disseminate and exploit research results to audiences beyond the scientific community. This includes policy makers, youth and the general public, to improve understanding of the importance of the topic, including the role that lakes can play in addressing climate change.
Champ scientifique
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata science
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesfisheries
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsfreshwater ecosystems
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologylimnology
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesatmospheric sciencesclimatologyclimatic changes
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Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.4.b. - Twinning of research institutions Main Programme
Thème(s)
Régime de financement
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinateur
51014 Tartu
Estonie