Paludikultur: Rettet Landwirtschaft im Moor das Klima?
English version Einst trockengelegte Moore wieder zu vernässen, könnte einen riesigen Klimaschutzeffekt haben. Doch es geht nur schleppend voran, es … Read more
Rules, regulations and revenues: tackling Paludiculture’s painful problems
Latest figures from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on drained peatlands and climate change make stark reading. … Read more
Launch of the most comprehensive, and up to date European Wetland Map
Greifswald/Aarhus/Helsinki A new European Wetland Map shows Europe’s peatlands, floodplains and coastal wetlands more comprehensively than ever before in one … Read more
Exploring the Nexus Between Research and Policy for Wetland Restoration
Mark Reed, a researcher specializing in ecosystem markets and environmental governance, explains how researchers and policymakers can work together to … Read more
Dr. Kalhori, can a rewetted wetland ever return to its original state?
With the intensifying threat of climate change, the need for effective mitigation solutions has become urgent. The question of how … Read more
Joint seasonal greetings from sister projects
As 2024 comes to a close, the collaboration between four EU-funded projects focusing on wetland restoration is growing ever stronger … Read more
The Hidden Power of Soil: How Geobatteries Can Help Address Environmental Challenges
Researchers from Aarhus University have reviewed natural power banks known as geobatteries existing in our soil and water systems. These natural substances, acting … Read more
Wetland experts come together at the SERE conference in Estonia
Four EU-funded projects on wetland restoration jointly presented at and attended the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE 2024) … Read more
Rewetting Lithuania’s peatland forests could save €170 million annually
A recent case study conducted in Lithuania by the EU-funded WET HORIZONS project calculated the socioeconomic benefits of rewetting peatlands. The findings suggest that sustainable land practices can lead to significant savings by improving carbon storage and water management.
World Wetlands Day: How our wellbeing relies on restoring wetlands
Wetlands are connected to human wellbeing. Restoring wetlands contributes to human’s health and integrity. On World Wetlands Day 2024, we celebrate this connection. We emphasise the need to restore wetlands and regain their benefits for humanity.