RESTORE4Cs has released Policy Brief 5: Advancing Policy Integration Across Mediterranean Countries: Aligning with the Barcelona Convention and International Commitments Through a Common Evidence-Based Strategy. The brief highlights the urgent need for coordinated, science-based policy action to halt and reverse the rapid loss of Mediterranean coastal wetlands, ecosystems essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and regional…
The Horizon Europe RESTORE4Cs project has released its 4th Policy Brief, “Beyond public funds: diversifying financing for wetland restoration”, highlighting the urgent need to complement public funding with innovative financial instruments to ensure long-term wetland restoration in Europe. Wetlands provide essential services, from flood protection and clean water to carbon storage, yet receive less than…
RESTORE4Cs Celebrates Its 7th and Final General Assembly in Málaga, Spain The RESTORE4Cs consortium gathered for its 7th and final General Assembly at the premises of ETC-UMA in Málaga, marking a key milestone as the project approaches its conclusion in December 2025. The meeting took place immediately after the successful RESTORE4Cs Autumn School 2025, held…
The third RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief, “Fostering Inclusive and Cross-Sectoral Action for Wetlands: Building a Community of Practice Supporting Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Resolution XIV.17“, spotlights the launch and development of a Community of Practice for Wetland Restoration. This initiative, developed within the Horizon Europe project RESTORE4Cs, responds directly to Resolution XIV.17 of the Ramsar Convention…
The second RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief, “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 harness the…
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…
MedWet is inviting applications from qualified consultants or agencies to redesign and technically enhance an online platform to feature the activities of a new community, the European Community of Practice for Wetland Restoration (ECoP), as part of RESTORE4Cs. The members of this community range from managers of protected areas to NGOs, researchers and a variety…
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.…
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…