image: The largest congress centre in the Nordic countries - the Tampere Talo, situated in the centre of Tampere city. The venue is Finland's first carbon-neutral congress center, food is locally produced and vegan or vegetarian, and we will compensate for the climate impact of the conference by using a carbon neutrality program that plants trees in an abandoned peat extraction area in Finland.
Credit: Laura Venzo
The scientific programme for the inaugural eLTER Science Conference has just been launched, marking a major milestone in the lead-up to the event. Held from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Tampere, Finland, the conference will explore integrated, policy-relevant approaches to ecosystem and socio-ecological research under the theme: “Toward a whole-system approach to ecosystem science.”
Organised by the Integrated European Long-Term Ecosystem, critical zone and socio-ecological systems Research Infrastructure (eLTER RI), the event is expected to welcome over 300 participants from across Europe and beyond.
The scientific programme features:
- 25 keynote speakers recognised for their leadership in whole-system science
- 22 sessions and 13 interactive workshops
- Over 140 oral presentations and 120 posters
Topics will include groundwater and ecosystem dynamics, novel environmental monitoring technologies, ecosystem restoration, carbon farming, and the study of globally embedded socio-ecological systems.
In addition to the core sessions, the conference includes:
- Field excursions to long-term research sites on 23 June
- A curated photo exhibition showcasing eLTER Sites and Platforms
- A sustainability-focused event design, with plant-based catering and carbon offset through local reforestation efforts
The conference aims to strengthen links between science and policy, offering a platform for stakeholders to engage in transdisciplinary dialogue on Europe’s most pressing environmental issues.
Registration remains open until 25 April 2025.
More information and full programme: https://www.elter-ri.eu/news/elter-science-conference-2025-programme-has-been-launched