The key objective of WP9 is to ensure improved understanding and management of complex river-sea systems by developing a programme for achieving interdisciplinary, multi-skilled next generation of young scientists and practitioners. This programme will mobilise and train scientists and practitioners with the scientific knowledge, technical excellence and transferable skills necessary to pursue a successful career in academia, industry, or the policy sector. It seeks to build scientific capacity by promoting and developing the multi- disciplinary approaches required to address the complexities of river-sea systems. The objectives of WP9 are to: i. develop a common language to facilitate communication between all partners involved in the RI; ii. develop the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers for the RI; iii. develop guidance on how to engage stakeholders (industry, private sector, governments) and citizens in the RI including ways to interact/communicate with them.
Conceptual model of river-sea continuum
Key Tasks in WP9:
- T9.1. Build the ontology reference document
- T9.2. Develop Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
- T9.3 Develop scientific training programmes for river-sea systems
- T9.4 Establish Terms of Reference (ToR) for of an Expert – Practitioner Board (EPB)
- T9.5 Scoping study on development of innovative research products
- T9.6 Development of a guidance document for involving stakeholders and citizens
