PIREN-Seine stands as a collaborative research endeavour aimed at understanding the intricacies of the Seine River ecosystem and its interplay with human society. Anchored by Sorbonne Université and CNRS, this collective unites academia and industry to unravel the river’s ecological dynamics through advanced modelling, from microscopic bacteria to the fish populations. PIREN-Seine’s comprehensive studies inform simulations that predict the river’s ecological and biochemical shifts, facilitating holistic water management strategies for the Seine-Normandy basin. This synergy of public and private stakeholders under PIREN-Seine has enhanced local water knowledge, shaping policy and practice. By championing transdisciplinary research, PIREN-Seine exemplifies the fusion of science and society, continuously enriching our understanding of aquatic ecosystems and guiding sustainable management practices across the region and beyond, setting a precedent for integrative water research in Europe.
WOLL Representative
Gabrielle Bouleau
Director for Phase 9 (2025-2028)
"PIREN-Seine aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Seine socio-ecosystem through an advanced and interdisciplinary (soon transdisciplinary) cooperation between the watershed’s main operators and researchers."