image: Image from the eLTER in Sites photo collection, captured at the Kevo Subarctic Research Institute (Kevo LTER) - Finland
Credit: eLTER/Evgeni Dimitrov
The first eLTER Science conference will take place on June 23-27, 2025 in Tampere, Finland. Scientific sessions will span from Unravelling the mysterious role of groundwater in ecosystem dynamics to Ecosystem restoration, Novel technologies in environmental monitoring, and Integrated observations in the atmosphere-biosphere continuum. Policy-relevant sessions include e.g. Carbon farming and Studying the sustainability of globally embedded socio-ecological systems.
Prominent Keynotes will present inspiring talks and the participants will have the opportunity to make either oral or poster presentations. The Conference will also feature a number of interactive workshops on data, arts, co-design of services etc.
Guided excursions to four interesting sites will be arranged (including Hyytiälä SMEAR II LTER Site, Lammi LTER Site, Seitseminen National Park and Tammela peatland restoration site). Check out the Social programme!
The Call for Abstracts and Registration are open. Submit Your Abstract by January 17, 2025!
The event will be hosted by University of Helsinki, and over 300 international participants are anticipated.
Visit the eLTER Science conference webpage to learn more about the content, logistics and commitment to climate neutrality of the event!
Make sure to read the feature interview with co-chair of scientific and organising committees, prof. Jaana Bäck from University of Helsinki: The eLTER community is a Key Actor in Environmental Science. Here is a sneak-peek:
Prof. Bäck, imagine it’s June 29, 2025 (the conference has successfully ended, all participants have safely returned home), how would you continue the sentence: “The best thing about the eLTER Science Conference was …."?
…. The incredible sense of collaboration and inspiration that emerged from bringing together such a diverse group of scientists working towards a common goal: advancing long-term ecosystem and socio-ecological research. The discussions were not only intellectually stimulating, but they also led to concrete partnerships that will shape the future of environmental science. From the exciting presentations by Early Career researchers to the inspiring keynote addresses, it was clear that this conference marked a turning point in how we approach sustainability and environmental challenges on a global scale.