Connecting European Connectivity Research (Connecteur)

Background

Water and sediment connectivity has emerged in recent years as a significant conceptual framework for understanding the transfer of surface water and sediment through landscapes. Connectivity can be seen both as a driver of hydrological and geomorphic processes within a catchment and as an emergent catchment property that is the result of processes acting at different scales.

Purpose

The aim of the Action is to form an EU-spanning network of Connectivity scientists, to share expertise and develop a consensus on the definition and scientific agenda regarding the emerging field of water and sediment connectivity within Europe (and the diversity of European environments), and to identify potential for synergy with other disciplines and research applications in practice.

Methods

The Action will:

• Form a network of Earth scientists that is composed of experts in different disciplines of connectivity research, and promote participation of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs);
• Organize workshops, trainings, and ad hoc ‘think tanks’ related with connectivity;
• Disseminate its deliverables towards scientists and end users by publishing findings in scientific journals, flyers, websites and in open access e-learning tools and traditional communication media.