Groundwater, Geoenergy, Hydrothermal minerals

The ENeRAG project started to run from 1 October 2018 through the cooperation of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) , University of Milan (UMIL) and Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) and support of external partners. The aim is to upgrade the expertise of ELTE in the fields of geofluids through an innovative approach that relates diverse aspects of geofluids application. Geoenergy, groundwater and hydrothermal minerals are the three main pillars around which expertise can grow.  The project had planned plenty of activities: student exchanges, short courses, field courses, as well as participation and organization of events.    Plans got affected by the spread of the pandemic and with it the project got an unexpected twist in its realization. In a phase where face-to-face happenings had not been possible, the best emerged from the worst. We all learned to use remote meeting tools. Having all to face basic challenges in the same periods brought up an innovative spirit whil...

 

CHARM-EU represents a Challenge-Driven, Accessible, Research-based and Mobile model for the co-creation of a European University aligned with the European Values, the European Green Deal and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The CHARM-EU is an initiative formed by five research-based universities (University of Barcelona, Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (ELTE) and University of Montpellier) which was created to become a world example of good practice to increase the quality, international competitiveness and attractiveness of the European Higher Education landscape. Sustainability is a complex issue with a diverse set of challenges we must face. The CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability allows students to choose between three of the most crucial elements of sustainability in the flexible phase of the course: Water, Food, Life & Health. Podcast episode was released with Ádám Tóth , ELTE-ENeRAG project fell...

Celebrate World Water Day on March 22nd ! On this occasion, the IWRA (International Water Resources Association) invites those interested to a webinar entitled “World Water Day 2021: Valuing Water”. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is focused on “Valuing Water“ .  Beyond the economic issues, this topic includes also the environmental, social and cultural value people place on water. With water resources facing increased pressure, understanding the many different and competing ways to value this unique resource becomes a key way to help equitably balance competing demands and interests, and reach sustainable responses worldwide today, and for many generations to come. In preparation for these webinars, access the United Nations World Water Development Report 2021 to learn more about this topic! The program of the webinar has two parts: one in the morning (9AM - 10:30 AM) and one in the afternoon (3 PM - 4:30 PM). During the morning you can listen to professional discourse on the...

History of Molnár János Cave: Under the thriving metropolis of Budapest, only meters from the Danube’s riverbanks, lies an underground wonder: the submerged Molnár János Cave , Europe’s largest underwater  active thermal water cave. Deep thermal karst waters are responsible for the formation of the cave, which is still actively forming, albeit very, very slowly. In the 19th century, János Molnár, a pharmacist , investigated the dry section of Molnár János cave. He also analysed the health benefits of the spring water that feeds Malom Lake, at the entrance of the cave. Based on his results, he concluded that there is a huge underwater cave system beyond the known section of the cave. The underwater exploration started in the 1950s, and  divers successfully explored and charted more than 400 meters of the Molnár János cave system only in the 1970s and 1980s. Then, in 2002, divers found a new passage . The new part was considerably larger, with the biggest charted hall over 80 me...

The International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK) is a series of events organized by the Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS) , an international organization of 55 member countries. Caves and karst occur around our planet but few people understand the great value of caves to humanity. Even fewer know what karst is. By 2021, UIS has launched a global project with the ultimate goal of introducing as many people as possible to these critical and multifaceted natural resources. „Explore, understand and protect“ is the main goal of the IYCK. The virtual opening ceremony of the IYCK took place on the 26th of January. In addition to the video of the opening ceremony, you can also watch a 6 minute long video showing some of the most beautiful examples of karst and caves in the world and explaining why their protection is important. You can watch the video here: International Year of Caves and Karst MOVIE If you are interested in more videos during the year visit the event’s YouTube Channe...

Climate change affects local communities around the world. The dangers are manifested in various extreme events, but the most common problem is caused by a lack or excessive amount of water. As a result of climate change the average temperature is expected to increase with 3-5 °C in Hungary. Periods of water shortage and drought are increasing, while raining is becoming more unpredictable and intense, causing worsening flood and inland water problems. Natural approaches have an important role to play in protecting water resources and addressing the risks associated with climate change. Source:  http://nwrm.eu/hydro-morphology Source:  http://nwrm.eu/hydro-morphology Adaptation practices related to water management, which are based on the use of natural processes and ecosystem services, are called  Natural Water Retention Measures  (NWRM). As natural water retention solutions are considered a “powerful” adaptation option, their encouragement and support is widely des...