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June 2023
Webinar: Rivers increasing water temperature under climate change. What are the impacts on rivers and their management?
Don't miss the third of a series of 3 webinars organised by Integrative Sciences Rivers, I.S Rivers. The next webinar will be next Monday, 19 June, from 16:30 to 19:00 CEST. These are the Presentations: Dr S.Dugdale, University of Nottingham - Water temperature and river health: tools and techniques for monitoring and managing river thermal regimes under an uncertain climatic future. Prof. J-F Deliège, University of Liège - Aquapôle & T. Ferret, Adour Garonne Water Agency - Using the PEGASE…
Find out more »IV Iberian Conference on River Restoration
THE CHALLENGE OF RECOVERING THE RIVERS: RESILIENCE FOR HEALTH, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE IMPACTS OF GLOBAL CHANGE The Conference, RestauraRios 2023, is a meeting point looking into 2030, where we are going to dialogue about how to address the next seven years in relation to global change and the role that river restoration is going to play in this context. The event will bring together people related to management, research, planning, river restoration experts, environmentalists, river conservation volunteers, communicators and general public…
Find out more »Webinar – National River Continuity Restoration Policies for European Ecosystem-based River Management
The webinar is organised on the occasion of the launch of the publication of a study on the development and present status of 8 National River Continuity Restoration Policies from Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia and Spain. The following aspects of the policies as the result of the study will be presented and discussed. completeness, administrative structure, prioritisation method, stakeholder involvement, financing Monitoring and evaluation of the policies The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 needs complete policies with…
Find out more »July 2023
The Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour with CLIMAREST weekly webinars
On July 19, 2023, 2-3 PM CET, the BlueMissionAA CSA will start a weekly webinar series focused on disseminating solutions developed by Mission Ocean Projects and All-Atlantic Projects, which can be further scaled up or replicated in other areas. The main theme of this series is the preservation and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity, but we will also promote solutions for the restoration of freshwaters systems, marine pollution, and carbon-neutral blue economy developed in other basins that…
Find out more »September 2023
POWER TO THE PEATLANDS – European Peatland Conference
Message from the organisers announcement (December 2022): "At this very moment COP15 is being held in Montreal, Canada where world leaders and other delegates will try to stop further biodiversity loss. In his opening speech UN chair Antonio Guterres said that humanity is ‘wagin war at nature” and “treats nature like a toilet”. We know this to be especially true for European peatlands that have been drained, mined and ploughed for centuries. 50% of the original peatlands are severely affected…
Find out more »10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, Darwin (Australia)
Visit the conference website for all details. IMPORTANT - Deadline for abstract submission extended to February 19. Visit conference website.
Find out more »BioClim-Wetlands Conference 2023 Riverine and coastal wetlands for biodiversity and climate – Linking science, policy and practice
Riverine and coastal wetlands are rich in nature and vital to humans. Their conservation, restoration and wise use offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions to protect biodiversity and to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, creating strong benefits for people's health, livelihoods and well-being. The BioClim-Wetlands Conference on 26th – 28th September 2023 in Bonn, Germany will bring together European experts from science, policy and practice to discuss how to jointly advance the conservation and restoration of riverine…
Find out more »October 2023
International Ecological Engineering Society 2023 Conference
This conference marks the 30th anniversary since IEES's foundation in 1993! The Conference goal is to deliver the message of redefining the ecological engineering discipline and our vision of an ecology-inspired circular engineering. Conference Topics ➡️ Use of ecological elements and ecosystems to reduce pollution ➡️ Use of ecosystems in a circular society ➡️ Circular design and integrated planning approaches for increased resiliency ➡️ Resource recovery and reuse ➡️ Climate change, green and just transition, and carbon neutrality: the role…
Find out more »Webinar: New Standards of Practice to Guide Ecosystem Restoration– Views from Science and Practice
Join us in our next joint webinar with Forest Restoration Talks! SER has co-authored a new set of "Standards of Practice to Guide Ecosystem Restoration", launched this year in partnership with the FAO and IUCN as a contribution to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Through its Mediterranean Forest Restoration Certification Pilot Project, SER is developing and testing a new “seal of approval” for forest restoration, aiming to verify the quality of field-based restoration projects, providing guidance, structure, and…
Find out more »(In)Coherences in EU Forest-Related Policies under the framework of the Nature Restoration Law
Presenting a much-needed approach to repair damage to Europe’s forests, the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is an unparalleled opportunity to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss across Europe. Still, it doesn’t come without challenges. One of the challenges for decision-makers, forest managers and stakeholders is to navigate the complex environment of forest and forest-related policies at the EU level. Other challenges come with the integrability of the provisions made by the proposed NRL with…
Find out more »February 2024
Webinar on Ecological Restoration in Urban Settings
Join us for two captivating webinars on ecological restoration! On February 22nd, we'll explore the vital link between "Connecting people and nature," followed by "How to make use of the momentum" on March 21st. 📆 Learn from five distinguished experts as we discuss ways to rejuvenate our urban spaces. In February, we will explore the possibilities for connecting nature with people during a one-hour webinar at 6 pm CET. This day Valentin Klaus, Sarah Dullau and Henny Grewe will share…
Find out more »March 2024
2nd Webinar on Ecological Restoration in Urban Settings
Join us for the second webinar on ecological restoration! On March 21st we'll explore "How to make use of the momentum" 📆 Learn from expert speakers as we discuss ways to rejuvenate our urban spaces. During a one-hour webinar at 6 pm CET, Mackenna Davis, Merle Karro-Karlberg, Elsa Alfonsi and Mathilde Leymarie will share the stage and their knowledge. Register at the following link: https://ethz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yqdEmIZER--3IpjYMC6xuA, and see you!
Find out more »April 2024
The General Assembly of the European Union of Geoscientists
The EGU 2024 includes a large number of sessions on soil system sciences. The session Soil Pollution and Reclamation (SSS7) focuses on restoration and includes the international session Reclamation, Recultivation and Restoration in UN decade of Ecosystem Restoration, is convened by Jan Frouz, Biology Cetre of ISSB, Czechia. The aim of this session is to discuss general concepts, techniques, and outcomes as well as the social and environmental relevance of ecosystem restoration. Contributions describing specific restoration projects or techniques as…
Find out more »Webinar – Restoring Our Seas: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities
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Join SER Europe and CLIMAREST in a crucial conversation surrounding marine restoration standards together with a panel of industry experts. Learn about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of marine restoration. The webinar will start with an introduction by Jordi Cortina-Segarra from SER Europe. Simonetta Fraschetti from the University of Naples Federico II will then explain why we need the Nature Restoration Law, followed by a presentation from Cristina Gambi from the Università Politecnica delle Marche on best practices for marine restoration protocols. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate…
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