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Freshwater resources in coastal regions are under enormous stress due to population growth, pollution, climate change and political conflicts, and many coastal cities have already suffered extreme water shortages.
OFF-SOURCE will address if and how offshore freshened groundwater (OFG) – groundwater stored in the sub-seafloor with a total dissolved solid concentration below that of seawater – can be used as an unconventional source of freshwater in coastal regions.
The COST Action (OFF-SOURCE) aims at creating a new scientific network that will address if and how OFG can be used as an unconventional source of potable water in coastal regions.
What is offshore freshened groundwater (OFG) and what do we know? Where we find it? Why is important? Which tools we will need? What are the challenges? and much more...
Open call
Short term scientific missions April 2023 Call
Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) are exchange visits in a Host Institution located in a different country than the country of affiliation of a Researcher or Innovator. STSMs aim to strengthen collaboration among researchers and Institutions or improve knowledge and skills of individuals.
Dissemination
ITC Conference Grant
Conference Grants are aimed at supporting PhD students and Young Researchers and Innovators (age <40), from participating Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) to attend international science and technology-related conferences.
Activities
Training School
This 3-day training school aims to provide high quality and interdisciplinary training in OFG investigation and research management for PhD students, Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) and practitioners.
For registration, please fill the form.
A QUARTER of the ocean floor has now been mapped! 🗺️
Additional new data - equating to an area twice the size of Argentina - has been added seeing the total percentage of the seabed mapped rise to 24.9%.
Learn more about the new data on our website https://noc.ac.uk/news/quarter-ocean-floor-now-mapped
First described by Kohout in 1966, this offshore aquifer was initially viewed as a curiosity, not a valuable resource. Subsequent research has highlighted its potential as a sustainable source of freshwater. #OffshoreGroundwater #WaterResources #Sustainability #WaterSecurity
Did you know about the Submarine Aquifer off New Jersey? It is a vast freshwater resource that has the potential to augment New York City's water supply. Let's invest in innovative technologies and sustainable water management practices to build a more resilient future. 🧵
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Moving forward, collaboration & research will be critical in achieving goals outlined in Water Action Agenda and securing access to safe and sufficient water for all. OFF SOURCE is committed to investigating and providing a better understanding of the role of offshore aquifers.
https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/breaking-down-silos-111-experts-33-countries-across-sectors-collaborate-investigate
It is important to recognize that the work toward global access to sustainable water is far from over.
© 2023 OFF-SOURCE • COST Action CA21112 • Offshore freshened groundwater: An unconventional water resource in coastal regions?
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks.
Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.
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