From July 8th to 12th, 2024, the RETOUCH NEXUS project proudly participated in the SWAT Conference held at the National School for Water and Environmental Engineering (ENGEES) in Strasbourg, France.
This semi-annual gathering is a cornerstone for the SWAT community, offering a vibrant platform for discussing advancements and applications of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and its enhanced version, SWAT+.
The RETOUCH NEXUS team leveraged this esteemed conference to showcase their German case study, connect with the international hydrological modeling community, and foster meaningful collaborations for sustainable resource management.
During the session on “Transdisciplinary Integrated Assessment Modelling,” Nicole Tatjana Scherer delivered an engaging presentation on the German case study of the Upper Main catchment. Her talk, titled:
“Model framework based on weighted WEFE indicators for climate- and socio-economic resilient water governance for the Upper Main catchment,”
offered a deep dive into an innovative model framework that integrates water, energy, food, and ecosystem (WEFE) indicators. This approach aims to enhance climate- and socio-economic resilience, providing valuable insights for robust water governance strategies.
Nicole Tatjana Scherer’s exceptional presentation not only resonated with the audience but also earned her the Best Oral Presentation Award, highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of the RETOUCH NEXUS project to the field of hydrological modeling and governance.
Nicole Tatjana Scherer receiving the Best Oral Presentation Award
The SWAT Conference was more than an academic gathering—it was an opportunity to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and deepen connections within the global SWAT community. For the RETOUCH NEXUS team, this event underscored the value of interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative efforts in addressing complex water governance challenges.
