On 28 October 2026, Ferenc Gyuris, researcher at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), presented new project findings at the 11th Polish–Hungarian Legal Studies Conference, held in Balatonlelle, Hungary.

The conference, entitled “Law, Society and Resilience in Times of Polycrisis: Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Responses,” brought together researchers to explore legal, societal, and sustainability challenges in an increasingly complex world.

In his presentation, “No Sustainability Without Inclusion and Addressing Inequalities: Case Studies from Groundwater Management,” Ferenc Gyuris shared new findings from the ClimEx-PE project. His contribution highlighted the importance of considering social inclusion and inequalities when addressing groundwater management challenges and developing sustainable approaches to climate change adaptation.

The presentation also demonstrated the relevance of interdisciplinary research in connecting environmental challenges with broader societal and governance considerations.

Why is this important for ClimEx-PE?

The ClimEx-PE project investigates nature-based managed aquifer recharge (MAR) solutions to strengthen resilience against climate extremes. However, the successful implementation of such solutions depends not only on scientific and technological advances but also on social and institutional conditions.

By bringing groundwater research into an international legal and social sciences forum, the presentation helped broaden the project's interdisciplinary dialogue and highlighted the importance of integrating social inclusion and equity considerations into sustainable groundwater management and climate adaptation strategies.