“Sediment continuum: applying an integrated management approach”

For the JSS Special Issue, “Sediment continuum: applying an integrated management approach”, we invite manuscripts that have been presented as talks or posters at the SedNet 2023 conference aiming to explore various challenges and proposed solutions related to sediments.

We welcome theoretical and case studies that address, among other topics, quantification and management of sediment movement, sediment quality assessment, sediment health and ecosystem service provision, excess sediment and its reuse, anthropogenic impact assessment, sediment conservation, sediment exploitation, climate change impacts on sediments, and an integrated management approach that enables the sediment continuum. The goal of this issue is to bring together in one volume the new research on sediments presented at the SedNet 2023 conference that has gone through the thorough peer-review process, to make it available to a broader audience, and to highlight the importance of addressing sediment management issues and the impacts of global climate change on sediment quantity and quality.

Guest editors: Jasmina Obhodas (PhD), Marta Castellote (PhD), Susanne Heise (PhD), Elena Romano (PhD) & Cristina Ponte Lira (PhD).

The submission deadline is extended to the 29th of February 2024.

For manuscript submission, please follow the additional instruction and choose “SI SedNet 2023” under “Additional Information” on the JSS platform. This option becomes visible after selecting “Research Article” as the article type.

View the special issue on the JSS website here:

Dear Confernce Participants, 

We are excited to unveil the conference dinner’s venue. The dinner will be held at the Museu da Cerveja, also known as the ‘beer museum’. This unique location promises an unforgettable experience. Beyond the dinner festivities, you will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s offerings before, during, and after the dinner proceedings.

We have prepared a downloadable PDF document with the relevant logistic information for your convenience:

The SedNet Conference 2023 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from various disciplines to explore the fascinating field of sediment management. With carefully curated sessions and a diverse lineup of speakers, we are confident that this conference will stimulate compelling discussions, provide valuable insights, and create an exceptional networking opportunity for all attendees.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the obituaries of Professor Goran Dave, who passed away on March 20, 2023, at the age of 77. Goran was an esteemed researcher in sediment toxicity, and his contributions to the scientific field will forever be remembered.

Two articles dedicated to Goran’s life and work have just been published, commemorating his impactful legacy.

SedNet wants to raise some concerns and recommendations regarding the intention to set EQS in sediments such as currently proposed for TBT.

Please find the letter to the chair of WFD CIS SCG of the European Commission, Dr. Claudia Olazabal, here.

We are pleased to share with you the preliminary conference program for the upcoming SedNet Conference 2023. We have put together a diverse and engaging program that covers a wide range of topics related to sediment management. We believe this conference will provide valuable insights and foster fruitful discussions among experts in the field. 

Please visit the event page of the SedNet Conference 2023 to start your registration and download the preliminary conference program.

We eagerly anticipate your presence at the conference and look forward to sharing knowledge, insights, and networking opportunities with you and other distinguished professionals in the field.

The conference will be held from 6th to 8th September at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Portugal.