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April 2013
ALTER-Net Conference 2013: Science underpinning the EU 2020 Strategy, Ghent (Belgium)
The primary focus of the conference will be the objectives and targets of the EU's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, which should be realized by the end of this decade. Being a science-policy interface network, ALTER-Net wants to help the EU in realizing these targets by providing scientific knowledge, e.g. by pointing out possible weaknesses, opportunities and necessities, and by helping to find solutions and evidence-based actions. We will start with statements and accompanying questions for every target. These were prepared jointly…
Find out more »International Conference “Approaches in Wetland Restoration”, Warsaw (Poland), co-organised by SER Europe
International Workshop "Approaches in Wetland Restoration”, 22-24 April 2013, Warsaw, Poland The focus of this workshop will be on the restoration of mires and specifically fens, but other, functionally interrelated wetland types may be included as well. The organisers aim to review synergies and trade-offs between various targets and approaches to the restoration of this group of ecosystems. Plant vs. bird diversity, carbon sink function vs. species richness, cultural landscapes vs. natural ecosystem resilience - these are some of the…
Find out more »SER Europe Mini-Symposium: “New developments in restoration research and applied ecology”, Münster (Germany)
Preliminary program Friday, 26th of April - 11.00 to 13.30h Welcome reception - 13.30h Welcome address, Norbert Hölzel (Ecosystem Research, University of Münster) - 14.00 to 17.30h Talks (open for MSc students Münster) - 18.00h Social program “Icebreaker” Saturday, 27th of April - 09.00 to 14.00 Talks (open for MSc students Münster) - 15.00 to 18.00 Workshop “New developments in restoration research and applied ecology” - Evening social program Sunday, 28th of April - 09.00 to 14.00 Excursion “River restoration”…
Find out more »July 2013
3th Iberoamerican-Caribbean Conference on Ecological Restoration, Bogota (Columbia), supported by SER Europe
International Conference supported by SER-Europe III Congreso Iberoamericano y del Caribe de REstauración Ecológica More info: http://www.congreso2013.redcre.com
Find out more »September 2013
5th European River Restoration Conference, Vienna (Austria)
The 5th European River Restoration Conference (ERRC) will take place 11-13 September 2013 in Vienna, Austria. This event will focus on how the gathering and transfer of knowledge has benefited the practical work of those involved in river restoration during the course of the project. In particular we will discuss the ways to communicate river restoration. The event will include a presentation of work, networking events, site visit and post conference report. The announcement of the first European river prize…
Find out more »Mine Closure 2013, Eden project, Cornwall (UK)
8th International Conference on Mine Closure Mine Closure 2013 brings together industry experts from around the world to provide opportunities for networking, presenting research findings, and sharing best practice around minimising the environmental and social impacts of mine closure. The conference is hosted by the Eden Project, a visitor attraction, educational charity and regenerated clay pit situated within the breath-taking landscape of the UK’s Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. The programme – designed for professionals, from engineers to community engagement practitioners…
Find out more »International conference “Open Landscapes 2013: Ecology, Management and Nature Conservation”, Hildesheim (Germany), in cooperation with SER Europe
International conference in cooperation with SER Europe and the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) Lower Saxony. Open Landscapes 2013 will bring together researchers from all over the world that have a focus on open landscape habitats. The conference will cover a wide range of topics including ecological pattern and processes in undisturbed and disturbed ecosystems; consequences of global change for biodiversity and/or ecosystem services; plant-animal relationships; tools and targets for ecosystem restoration and innovative strategies for nature conservation. The focus will be given to all kinds…
Find out more »October 2013
SER 2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration
SER 2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration: Reflections on the Past, Directions for the Future The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is pleased to announce the SER2013 World Conference on Ecological Restoration: Reflections on the Past, Directions for the Future, to be held October 6-11, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. SER2013 is the Society’s 5th World Conference and marks the 25th Anniversary of SER’s founding here in Madison in 1988. SER2013 will bring together an estimated 1,500 attendees from around the…
Find out more »July 2014
Congress on the Phytoremediation of Polluted Soils, Vigo, Spain
More information: http://webs.uvigo.es/phytorem.congress/index.html
Find out more »August 2014
SER2014: 9th European Conference on Ecological Restoration, Oulu (Finland)
Theme of the SER2014 conference: Restoration of Ecosystem Services. The conference aims at creating a close link between restoration and land use policies. Ecological, economic and socio-cultural values of restoration will be discussed. Pre-Conference excursions to Western Lapland (surroundings of Pallas-Yllästunturi national park) Post-Conference trip to the Russian border (surroundings of Oulanka national park) More information : Conference website: http://www.SER2014.org/ Conference secretariat: info@SER2014.org Contact info: anne.tolvanen@metla.fi Main organizer: Finnish Forest Research Institute. Co-organizers: University of Oulu and Metsähallitus.
Find out more »October 2014
CEEWEB Academy on Green Infrastructure – Preserving our natural capital: Policy and Practice
We are pleased to invite you to CEEweb for Biodiversity's upcoming event 'CEEWEB ACADEMY ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - PRESERVING OUR NATURAL CAPITAL: POLICY AND PRACTICE' on 6-7 October 2014 in Budapest, Hungary. Green Infrastructure is a holistic tool to tackle habitat loss while contributing to smart and sustainable socio-economic growth. It provides us with solutions for a better quality environment, a healthier society and a more prosperous economy. Green Infrastructure is especially important to the European Union due to its potential…
Find out more »6th European River Restoration Conference
More info: www.errc2014.eu
Find out more »November 2014
1th European Land Stewardship Congress, Barcelona, Spain (in partnership with SER Europe)
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Find out more »April 2015
4th Iberoamerican and Caribbean Congress on Restoration Ecology (in partnership with SER)
Conference website: http://siacre2015.wix.com/congreso Contact: siacre.2015@maimonides.edu
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