United for Wetlands: Sister Projects Make Impactful Splash at INTECOL 2025

In a powerful demonstration of cross-project collaboration and scientific excellence, four Horizon Europe-funded wetland restoration projects, ALFAwetlands, RESTORE4Cs, REWET and WET HORIZONS, took centre stage at the 12th INTECOL Wetlands Conference, held from 29 June to 4 July in Tartu, Estonia. Hosted alongside the 20th Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists Europe, the…

RESTORE4Cs 2nd Policy Brief

The second RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief of RESTORE4Cs, “Unlocking Potential of Coastal Wetlands in Europe: Integration into National Restoration Plans“, highlights the critical role of National Restoration Plans (NRPs) under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation in enhancing the restoration and resilience of coastal wetlands. The brief outlines how NRPs can serve as a powerful mechanism to…

The University of Valencia Launches Rosseta UV Lab at Marjal dels Moros: A Living Lab Rooted in RESTORE4Cs Innovations

The University of Valencia (UV) has officially launched Rosseta UV Lab, a pioneering Social and Environmental Innovation Laboratory established at the Marjal dels Moros, the Valencian Wetlands Case Pilot of RESTORE4Cs. The initiative has also benefited from synergies with the Soteria and Wetlands4Change projects and enjoys institutional support from the Centre for Environmental Education of…

RESTORE4Cs 6th General Assembly

RESTORE4Cs 6th General Assembly Unites Experts in Bucharest to Advance Wetland Restoration Across Europe The 6th General Assembly of RESTORE4Cs convened in Bucharest, Romania, from May 26 to 29, marking a pivotal moment in the project’s trajectory as it enters its final implementation phase. Hosted by the University of Bucharest, the event gathered leading partners…

Celebrating the Winners of the RESTORE4Cs School Competition

Empowering Future Generations Through Environmental Education Across Europe RESTORE4Cs proudly hosted the Award Ceremony of the RESTORE4Cs School Competition. This unique Europe-wide educational initiative brought together students aged 12 and over to explore the vital role of coastal wetlands in biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience. Held in-person at Università del Salento – LifeWatch ERIC,…

Key Results from RESTORE4Cs Online Workshop on Tools and Indicators for Coastal Wetland Restoration

On February 19, the RESTORE4Cs project hosted the workshop “Tools and Indicators for Coastal Wetlands Restoration to Promote Climate Resilience in Europe.” This engaging online event attracted up to 70 participants from public authorities, European organisations including the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, academia, private sector, and civil society. The event featured presentations…

RESTORE4Cs School Competition

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…

World Wetlands Day 2025: RESTORE4Cs Launches Wetland Restoration Initiatives

In celebration of World Wetlands Day 2025, RESTORE4Cs is excited to announce several impactful activities aimed at promoting wetland restoration and highlighting its critical role in climate change mitigation and ecosystem services. Through an integrative socio-ecological systems approach, these initiatives will foster awareness and engagement among communities, stakeholders, and citizens, while contributing to the achievement…

Joint Seasonal Greetings from RESTORE4Cs, ALFAwetlands, REWET, and WET HORIZONS

As 2024 comes to a close, the collaboration between four EU-funded projects focusing on wetland restoration is growing ever stronger and more impactful. Together, we are reflecting on this year’s achievements while already planning for 2025, setting the stage for joint efforts to advance research, raise awareness, and build capacities for wetland restoration. Wetland restoration…