In WAT-CHANGE - Water-Related Ecosystem Services for Adapting Societies to Climate Change Seasonal School aims at introducing the participants to the new growing area of solutions provided by water-related ecosystem services. In particular, we will deal with nature-based solutions for water supply, treatment of polluted water, and flood risk mitigation such as managed aquifer recharge, river restoration, constructed wetlands, sustainable drainage systems, and remediation of contaminated sites using phytoremediation techniques.

Water is essential to life. Fortunately, many people have constant access to fresh drinking water at the turn of a tap. Even so, the provision of water that is fit for human consumption depends on the state of aquatic ecosystems, because that determines the quality of fresh water resources. Our exchange programme in Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis provides you with an international learning experience and the opportunity to add value to your undergraduate programme. It is part of a bachelor’s degree programme with the same name and prepares you for your role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems and ensuring the supply of water to countless households in the EU.