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Freshwater Information Platform (FIP)

Overview

The Freshwater Information Platform provides up-to-date information on freshwater science as well as an array of research resources and tools for the assessment and management of freshwater ecosystems.  

The platform includes:

  • An overview of freshwater data: from information about datasets (metadata) to occurrence and species data from Europe and beyond.
  • Visualisations, geographic data and thematic maps related to biodiversity, freshwater resources and pressures.
  • A detailed overview of European freshwater species and their ecological preferences.
  • Information on current topics in freshwater science and ecosystem management, including tools and research resources as well as policy frameworks.
  • A network of freshwater projects, gateways and institutions.

Contact FIP

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the team:

Astrid Schmidt-Kloiber

  • astrid.schmidt-kloiber@boku.ac.at

Vanessa Bremerich

  • vanessa.bremerich@igb-berlin.de

Sibylle Schroer

  • sibylle.schroer@igb-berlin.de