Section on Water, Energy and EnvironmenT (SWEET)

About SWEET

Welcome to the Section on Water, Energy, and Environment Forecasting (SWEET), a vibrant community that brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world. At SWEET, we are dedicated to collaborative efforts addressing a diverse array of forecasting challenges related to water, energy, and the environment.

Join us in Shaping the Future

Whether you are an experienced researcher or a newcomer to the field, SWEET invites you to join us in shaping the future of forecasting for water, energy, and the environment.

Explore the opportunities, connect with fellow forecasters, and be part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet.

Becoming a member of SWEET is open to researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts committed to advancing the science and practice of forecasting in the crucial domains of water resources, energy systems, and environmental sustainability.

Objectives

• Foster research and development in the field of forecasting methods specific to water, energy, and environmental domains
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and professionals in the field of forecasting related to water, energy, and environmental domains
• Promote the exchange of ideas, methods, and best practices in forecasting related to water, energy, and the environment through workshops, webinars, and collaborative projects
• Establish and strengthen a global network of forecasters, researchers, and organizations committed to addressing the forecasting challenges in water, energy, and the environment

Board

The SWEET board members are elected for two years. The current board is:

Chair:  Dr. Jooyoung Jeon, KAIST
1st Vice Chair:  Dr. Arnie de Castro, SAS USA
2nd Vice Chair:  Dr. Paula Maçaira, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Secretary: Dr. Clara Cordeiro, University of the Algarve and CIDMA, Portugal

The election for Secretary will be held in Spring 2027, after which the current Chair will retire, the 1st Vice Chair will become Chair, the 2nd Vice-chair will become 1st Vice Chair, and the current Secretary will become 2nd Vice Chair.

Current Events

2nd SWEET Seminar | Online (Zoom) | February 24, 2026 (Tue)
A biannual seminar series bringing together researchers and practitioners to advance forecasting innovations in water, energy, and environmental systems. The September seminar will feature two sessions: one led by professionals and the other by PhD students.

Professional Speaker: Regina Casimiro, Chefe de Gabinete de Eficiência Hídrica (Head of the Water Efficiency Office) at Câmara Municipal de Loulé (Loulé Municipal Council) in Portugal

Student Speaker: Paolo Tufoni, PhD student in Marine, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Algarve, Portugal

Abstracts and bio: https://forecasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2nd-SWEET-seminar.pdf

Date/Time: February 24 (Tue), 13:00 – 14:00 UTC
Format: Zoom Webinar

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