{"id":4406081,"date":"2025-09-09T10:32:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/?p=4406081"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:05:39","slug":"retouch-nexus-at-seam-2025-advancing-water-energy-food-ecosystem-governance-in-slovakia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/nl\/2025\/09\/09\/retouch-nexus-at-seam-2025-advancing-water-energy-food-ecosystem-governance-in-slovakia\/","title":{"rendered":"RETOUCH NEXUS at SEAM 2025 – Advancing Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Governance in Slovakia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1rem||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|-76px|auto||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Nitra, <\/span>Slovakia<\/span> | <\/span>September<\/span> 11-12, 2025<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The RETOUCH NEXUS project is proud to <\/span>participate<\/span> in the Slovak Economic Association Meeting (SEAM 2025), taking place at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra on September 11-12, 2025. This prestigious annual gathering brings together leading economists, researchers, and policymakers from across Slovakia and Central Europe to discuss the most pressing economic challenges of our time.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”705.2px” custom_margin=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]
A Comprehensive Economic Forum<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

SEAM 2025 represents one of Central Europe’s most significant economic conferences, featuring diverse streams covering labor markets, behavioral economics, macroprudential policy, environmental economics, and innovative approaches to sustainable development. With keynote speeches from internationally renowned experts including Jan C. van Ours from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Johan F. M. Swinnen from the International Food Policy Research Institute, the conference promises to deliver cutting-edge insights into contemporary economic challenges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conference program spans two intensive days with parallel sessions covering critical topics such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Labor Market Dynamics<\/span><\/b>: From Roma employment integration to AI’s impact on European labor markets<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Financial Innovation<\/span><\/b>: ESG investing, cryptocurrency markets, and banking system resilience<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Climate and Sustainability<\/span><\/b>: Environmental economics, green taxation, and sustainable consumption patterns<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Food Security<\/span><\/b>: Geopolitical risks, local food systems, and agricultural transformation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gender Economics<\/span><\/b>: Women’s participation in corporate governance and research funding<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Spotlight on Water Governance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

            Of particular significance for sustainable development advocates is the dedicated <\/span>“Water Management and Governance: WEFE Nexus Approach”<\/span><\/b> special session, featuring cutting-edge research from the RETOUCH NEXUS project and TRANSCEND project teams. This session exemplifies the conference’s commitment to addressing real-world challenges through integrated, interdisciplinary approaches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            Featured RETOUCH NEXUS Presentations:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n
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            • \u201cWater pricing and system dynamics modelling within the Nexus\u201d<\/span><\/b> Presenters: Maria Vrachioli<\/span><\/i> Cian Twohig, Pietro Sala, Maria Vrachioli<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
            • “Modelling water\u2013energy Nexus in Germany’s Upper Main basin with WEAP\u2013LEAP: energy-transition and climate-change impacts on water security”<\/span><\/b> Presenters: Mattia Digiusto, Jingshui Huang<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • “Applying the New Water Paradigm into Geospatial Mapping for Nature Based Water Retention”<\/span><\/b> Presenters: Sanchari Ghosh, Joshua Holzer, Martin Kov\u00e1\u010d, Michal Krav\u010d\u00edk, Markus Disse, Jingshui Huang<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • “TRANSCEND project \u2013 transformational adaptation policy to water scarcity and climate change: vulnerabilities and challenges in the Nitra River Basin”<\/span><\/b> Presenter: R\u00f3bert Bla\u0161ko<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • “WEFE Nexus in Slovakia: Issues, policies, infrastructure and stakeholders”<\/span><\/b> Presenters: J\u00e1n Pokriv\u010d\u00e1k, Miroslava Raj\u010d\u00e1niov\u00e1, Ema Lazor\u010d\u00e1kov\u00e1, Mari\u00e1n T\u00f3th<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              Building Bridges Between Research and Policy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

              SEAM 2025’s inclusion of the Water Management and Governance session demonstrates the growing recognition that economic development must integrate environmental sustainability and resource security. The conference provides an ideal platform for RETOUCH NEXUS researchers to engage with economists, policymakers, and stakeholders who shape Slovakia’s development trajectory.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Conference Details<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

                      Event<\/span><\/b>: Slovak Economic Association Meeting (SEAM 2025)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Dates<\/span><\/b>: September 11-12, 2025\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Location<\/span><\/b>: Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Water Management Session<\/span><\/b>: Thursday, September 11, Conference room IEPandF, S pavilion Ground floor<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      The conference also features networking opportunities including a welcome drink on September 10 and a conference dinner with awards ceremony on September 11, providing valuable opportunities for continued discussion and collaboration beyond the formal sessions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

                      Looking Forward<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      The participation of RETOUCH NEXUS researchers in SEAM 2025 represents more than just academic presentation, it’s a commitment to translating cutting-edge research into practical solutions for Slovakia and Europe. As the region grapples with climate change impacts, energy transitions, and sustainable development challenges, the integrated approaches pioneered by RETOUCH NEXUS offer pathways toward more resilient and sustainable futures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/slovakecon.sk\/seam2025\/index.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#B7D983″ custom_padding=”16px|20px|16px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/slovakecon.sk\/seam2025\/program.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read the program” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#B7D983″ custom_padding=”16px|20px|16px|20px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_nav prev_text=”Previous Event” next_text=”Next Event” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_nav][dsm_blog_carousel include_categories=”current,67,21″ excerpt_length=”20″ use_author=”off” autoplay=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_blog_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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