ALFAwetlands blog
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Save the date: ALFAwetlands & REWET Final Conference
Save the date for the Final Conference of the ALFAwetlands and REWET projects, taking place on 17–18 September 2026 in Brussels. This joint event will bring together policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and other interested stakeholders to reflect on project achievements and to discuss the future of wetland restoration in Europe in the context of EU climate and nature policies. The event also
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Co-creation Online Training Course
Register now for ALFAwetlands Co-creation Training Course: Inclusive processes for collaborative actions ALFAwetlands Co-creation Training Course is a three-session online programme designed for practitioners working with Living Labs, knowledge co-creation, and participatory wetland restoration. Online training sessions will take place: Who is this for? This training is primarily for practitioners actively engaged in knowledge co-creation, Living Labs, or similar participatory processes
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Celebrating World Wetland Day with ALFAwetlands Living Labs
On World Wetlands Day 2026, we celebrate the power of collaboration, science, and local action to protect and restore Europe’s wetlands. Through the ALFAwetlands Living Labs, researchers, NGOs, citizens, land managers, municipalities and policy makers are working together to share knowledge, test solutions, and shape sustainable wetland management across diverse socio-ecological contexts. Please also read:
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Session 4 Wetlands in Action Webinar Series
Our new webinar session 4 “Remote Sensing of Wetland and Peatland Dynamics: Restoration and Carbon Emissions” will take place on February 10th, 11.00-12.00 CET. Find out more details and and watch recording. Webinar Session 4 is part of the Wetlands in Action webinar series and presents the latest research results from four Horizon Europe wetlands
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Session 3 Wetlands in Action Webinar Series
The Horizon Europe Sister Projects ALFAwetlands, RESTORE4Cs, REWET, and WET HORIZONS in collaboration with the Europe Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists successfully conducted Session 3 Wetlands in Action Webinar Series. On January 13th, 11:00–12:00 CET, leading researchers from EU-funded projects ALFAwetlands, REWET, and WET HORIZONS focused on Data-Driven Wetland Monitoring: GHG Hotspot and Rewetting Impact Assessment. Our experts and
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Join Co-Creation Webinar
ALFAwetlands is pleased to invite you to the webinar on Co-Creation for Inclusive & Collaborative Wetland Restoration! When and how? 28 January 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET | Online via registration This webinar introduces approaches and practical tools for integrating Living Labs and knowledge co-creation into effective wetland restoration.During the webinar, we will also introduce the
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Impact of wetland restoration on society
At ALFAwetlands, we’re interested in the impact of wetland restoration on society and people’s views on restoration activities. We’re looking into the economic and social impacts of restoration at local, national and EU levels. We have conducted national surveys in several European countries and results will be shared in a deliverable later next year. Research
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Healthy soils — healthy cities, wetlands & climate
Celebrating World Soil Day 2025 with ALFAwetlands! Every year, 5 December marks World Soil Day — a global reminder that soil underpins our food security, biodiversity, climate resilience and more. This year’s theme is “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities” emphasising the vital role soils play even in urban environments. Beneath pavements, roads and buildings lies
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Session 2 of the Wetlands in Action Webinar Series
The Horizon Europe Sister Projects ALFAwetlands, RESTORE4Cs, REWET, and WET HORIZONS in collaboration with the European Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists are glad to continue with the second session of the “Wetlands in Action”, a dynamic series of expert-led webinars showcasing the latest in wetland science, innovation, and cross-project collaboration. On December 16th, 11:00–12:00 CET, leading researchers from
