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Join second session 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…
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Celebrate Sustainability Day with ALFAwetlands!
Each year, World Sustainability Day reminds us of the collective responsibility we share to protect our planet and secure a sustainable future for generations to come. At ALFAwetlands, this commitment is also one of the key objectives. Wetlands are natural carbon sinks, biodiversity hotspots, and buffers against floods and droughts. By protecting them, we not…
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Joint Expert Webinar Series “Wetlands in Action”
Webinar Series on Wetland Research and Innovation Launches This November! Update: Recording of the session 1 “Tracking carbon and GHG Dynamics in Wetland Restoration” is available: here. The Horizon Europe Sister Projects ALFAwetlands, RESTORE4Cs, REWET, and WET HORIZONS are proud to announce the launch of “Wetlands in Action”, a dynamic series of expert-led webinars showcasing the latest in wetland science, innovation,…
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The Influence of Temperature and Precipitation on Methane Emissions
One of the recent scientific articles, released with the support of ALFAwetlands project is the “Air temperature and precipitation constraining the modelled wetland methane emissions in a boreal region in northern Europe”. The article is led by the project partner, Finnish meteorological institute. It provides research based information about the influence of temperature and precipitation…
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Celebrating World Rivers Day with ALFAwetlands Living Labs
Every year, World Rivers Day reminds us of the importance of rivers for biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being. Rivers shape landscapes, sustain ecosystems, and connect communities across the globe. At ALFAwetlands, we celebrate this day by highlighting our Living Labs, where rivers are also part of innovative research and restoration efforts. Our Living Labs…
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ALFAwetlands newest results: Recommendations for wetland restoration, Part 2
One of the ALFAwetlands current important results is the Report on the “Recommendations for wetland restoration” and is already available! The Report among other includes: Please also read: Part 1 ALFAwetlands results: Recommendations for wetland restoration. The Figure shows countries in which restoration projects have been implemented. The number of projects included in the database…
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ALFAwetlands newest results: Recommendations for wetland restoration, Part 1
The ALFAwetlands project is an ambitious initiative focused on exploring the role of wetland restoration in Europe’s journey towards climate neutrality and resilience. One of its important results is the Report on the “Recommendations for wetland restoration” and is already available now! The Figure 1 on the top of this page shows an overview of…
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From Wetlands to Market
Wetland restoration holds the potential not only for ecological recovery but also for reweaving the socialfabric. It is important to understand the historical context to build sucesssful future restoration strategies. Wetlands as a Cradle of Life and Social Bonds Prehistoric wetlands provided not only food but also a stable foundation for the emergence of early…
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INTECOL 2025 Technical Tours
During INTECOL Conference ALFAwetlands team joint technical study tours to the Estonian wetlands. There also been a chance to visit sites of the ALFAwetlands Living Lab Estonia. A defining tradition of every INTECOL Wetlands Conference is the day dedicated to technical tours—immersive field trips that invite participants out of the lecture hall and into the…
