Launch of the RESTORE4Cs School Competition: A Fun Way to Learn About Coastal Wetlands The RESTORE4Cs project is excited to announce the launch of the RESTORE4Cs School Competition, an engaging and educational initiative designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of coastal wetlands. This competition, set to take place on 16 May 2025, provides…
The 5th RESTORE4Cs General Assembly took place from 19-21 November 2024, hosted by Tour du Valat in the beautiful region of Camargue, France. The event brought together project partners and stakeholders to review the project’s progress, set future directions, and engage in meaningful discussions about the restoration and conservation of European wetlands. Day 1: Progress…
The first RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief of RESTORE4Cs, “How can coastal wetlands help achieve EU climate goals?“, highlights the importance of European coastal wetlands for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions. Key messages of the 1st RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief include: Authors of the 1st Policy Brief: M. Otero1, A. Camacho2, D. Abdul Malak1, E. Kampa3, A. Scheid3, E.…
Four EU-funded projects on wetland restoration jointly presented at and attended the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE 2024) in Tartu, Estonia. Their activities at the conference highlight the importance of collaboration in restoring and preserving Europe’s wetlands. The SERE 2024 conference brought together experts working in science, policy, and restoring ecosystems. Wetlands were…
RESTORE4Cs will participate in the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE 2024), which will be held from August 26th to 30th, 2024, at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu, Estonia. SERE 2024 is an international conference organised by the European Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), taking place in Europe every two…
RESTORE4Cs will attend the 7th European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB 2024) from 17 to 21 June 2024, in Bologna, Italy. The 7th ECCB will focus on biodiversity positive by 2030. This theme presents a positive message and a call to action towards the conservation of our planet’s biodiversity. Despite the challenges faced in preserving the natural…
The 4th RESTORE4Cs General Assembly was held in Valencia, Spain, on 27-30 May 2024 and was hosted by the University of Valencia | The Limnology Research Group of the Cavanilles Institute for Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology. The first day began with a warm welcome from Prof. Joaquin Baixeras, the director of the Cavanilles Institute for…
All major European Union policies recognise the key role of wetlands to achieve the EU objectives regarding climate neutrality, biodiversity protection, zero pollution, flood protection, and circular economy. Hence, assessing the current extent and condition of European wetlands, their current and potential greenhouse gas fluxes, and their medium to long‐term mitigation capacity through restoration, or…
RESTORE4Cs will be present at the International Conference “Conservation and Management of Wetlands to Tackle Climate Change” to be held from 14 to 16 February 2024, at Complejo “La Petxina” in Valencia, Spain, making the city the focal point of global discussions at the International Wetlands Conference. The event, organised by Fundación Global Nature together…
Wetlands are connected to human wellbeing. Restoring wetlands contributes to human’s health and integrity. Our wellbeing is linked to our climate.The World Health Organization has recognised how our physical and mental wellbeing rely on a stable climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Wetlands connect all three. An acre of wetlands can hold up to 1.5…