The second “Wetlands in Action” webinar turns the spotlight on citizen engagement in wetland conservation. Read more here.
The Horizon Europe Sister Projects ALFAwetlands, RESTORE4Cs, REWET, and WET HORIZONS , together with the European Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists, are glad to launch the second session of the “Wetlands in Action”, a webinar series of expert-led webinars showcasing the latest advances in science, innovation, and cross-project collaboration in wetland restoration.
On December 16th, 11:00–12:00 CET, leading researchers from EU-funded projects ALFAwetlands, REWET, and WET HORIZONS will dive into the social side of wetland restoration, exploring how people perceive wetlands, how they value them, and the role citizens play in safeguarding and restoring these ecosystems.
The session will feature three presentations followed by an interactive Q&A aimed at fostering dialogue between scientists, practitioners, and decision-makers working where society and restoration intersect.
You can register here.
Speakers for Session 2, “From Perception to Action: Engaging Citizens in Wetland Restoration and Conservation”:
- Annika Tienhaara (ALFAwetlands): Valuing Wetland Restoration: A choice Experiment on Citizens´Preferences Across Six EU countries”
- Patrick Graf (REWET): SOMER – A standardized instrument to gauge social acceptance of wetland conservation and restoration
- Lorenzo Pugliese (WET HORIZONS): From observation to restoration: citizen participation in WET HORIZONS
This webinar is hosted by the European Wilderness Society, ALFAwetlands partner, and moderated by Maria Camara, REWET partner, representing Kneia.
If you missed the first session, the recording of “Tracking carbon and GHG Dynamics in Wetland Restoration” is available here.
We will keep you posted about the upcoming webinar sessions!