ECRR / European Centre for River Restoration

ECRR / European Centre for River Restoration calls for Abstract Papers: 5th I.S.Rivers International Conference. We are pleased to announce the call for abstract papers for the 5th I.S.Rivers International Conference, which will focus on research and actions related to the management of (large) rivers, whether natural or highly anthropized. This conference will address socio-hydro-system adaptation in the context of global climate changes and will bring together French and international scientists, decision-makers, managers, and technicians. The conference will be held from 30 June to 4 July, 2025, in Lyon, France. For more information on the conference, please visit here: https://lnkd.in/eH27wdbt ECRR / European Centre for River Restoration is excited to organize a session on Nature-based Solutions for River Restoration and Climate Change, and we would be delighted to have you join us. Would you be interested in presenting your work in this session? Could you disseminate this call within your network of doctoral students, colleagues, or management partners who might be interested? Have a look at the attached abstracts manual! Your participation and support in sharing this call would be greatly appreciated.

Today is Restoration Day at CBD COP 16, taking place in Cali, Columbia! The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is using this moment to launch its Key Performance Indicators which are aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together with the Monitoring Impact Hub these indicators show how the ELSP is leading the way – by supporting the restoration of degraded ecosystems across Europe, and through our commitment to tracking our progress against the GBF, and its goal to halt and REVERSE nature loss. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/edVdwFcV 📷 Kate Garnham

📣 We’re excited to announce that the European Open Rivers Programme Programme is now accepting applications for dam removal grants! If you’re working on a project to restore rivers by removing obsolete dams, this is your chance to secure funding. 🗓️ Deadline: 12:00 pm CET on 29th November 2024 More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/ew7ihAdi #DamRemoval #RiverRestoration #OpenRiversEU

🧱🔨🌊 Breaking barriers to wilder waterscapes in Sweden! With support from the European Open Rivers Programme, Rewilding Sweden has removed four small dams in the Vindel River catchment, reconnecting 84 km of waterways in the Vindelälven-Juhttátahkka Biosphere Reserve. These efforts are reviving natural river processes, helping fish and other species thrive once again. Rivers are nature’s lifelines, offering a treasure trove of benefits for people and nature alike. As we face the waves of climate change and other challenges, it’s time for a new relationship with water—inviting it back into our landscapes and rewilding it where we can. 🌍✨ Dam removal is increasingly recognised as one of the most direct and effective ways to restore rivers and their many benefits. As Isak Edström from Rewilding Sweden puts it, “When it comes to enhancing the health and functionality of rivers and the areas connected to them, removing these dams can be thought of as picking the low-hanging fruit.” The removal of barriers is part of Rewilding Sweden’s broader efforts to rewild the catchment of the Vindel River, and part of a long-term strategy towards wilder waterscapes: recognising that healthy rivers are not only crucial for aquatic life but also enrich the entire surrounding landscape, supporting a vibrant web of ecosystems. 🌊🌿 A second grant from the Open Rivers Programme will allow the team to assess five additional dams for removal next year. Let’s ride the current towards wilder, healthier landscapes, read on 👉 https://loom.ly/258alyo 📷 Arthur de Bruin / Rewilding Sweden #DamRemoval #Biodiversity #RiverRestoration #LetItFlow #FishMigration #HealthyRivers #RewildingSweden

📢Watch our new live event in Portugal on October 29 at 13:00 CET to celebrate the successful removal of the Perofilho Weir! 🇵🇹 🌊The project restored 2.5 km of stream, nearly half of its total length, and also removed invasive river reeds, renewing the river's natural riparian vegetation. ➡️Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d_tUMk5n #RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #OpenRiversProgramme European Open Rivers Programme | ANP/WWF | SOS Animal - Grupo de Socorro Animal de Portugal

Alors que la France vient de subir de violentes inondations, une bien mauvaise proposition des pouvoirs publics pour la Politique Agricole Commune (PAC) risque de sacrifier un peu plus les zones humides, qui constituent pourtant le meilleur rempart pour faire face aux impacts grandissants du changement climatique. ➡️ Plus de la moitié des zones humides et tourbières ont disparu, avec des conséquences dramatiques tant sur l’impact des sécheresses que des inondations ➡️ La proposition de la France pour leur protection dans la PAC n’est pas à la hauteur de la gravité de la situation : elle fait l’impasse sur la quasi-totalité des zones humides et tourbières effectives. ➡️ En vue d’une réunion déterminante ce jeudi du comité de suivi de la PAC, le WWF-France et 12 autres ONGs se mobilisent pour mieux préserver ces espaces menacés, tout en renforçant l’accompagnement des agriculteurs qui entretiennent au quotidien les zones humides. https://lnkd.in/eNgnfeVH

[Restauration de la Bonne à Valbonnais] Un an après les travaux, le site vit bien, très bien. Pour en savoir davantage sur les rivières en tresses et les bienfaits de leur restauration, lien Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse en commentaire. Rappels de quelques chiffres de cette opération : 👷♂️ 1,2 km redynamisés 💰 108k€HT de travaux 🌱 lit de ~60m de large contre ~20m avant travaux ⛈ de nombreuses crues morphogènes qui ont fortement contribué à cette réponse de la Bonne Maître d'ouvrage : SYMBHI Maître d'oeuvre : SUEZ Consulting Engineering Groupement Bertini/Carron/ARBRE HAIE FORET Crédits : Julien M. (drone), Google Earth.

📍Ven a la Jornada de puertas abiertas 🤲🏼 CIREF y AEMS-Ríos con Vida están trabajando en los estudios previos para la retirada de tres barreras consecutivas que se encuentran en el río Tajuña, en Guadalaja, Castilla-La Mancha. Por eso, 🗓️Este sábado 26 de octubre organizamos una JORNADA DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS para dar a conocer la propuesta y saber la opinión del público asistente 💭 👥Te esperamos este sábado a las 12:00 horas en el Centro Social de Renales, Guadalajara (Castilla-La Mancha) ¡¡Incluye el almuerzo 🍔! 🙌🏼Gracias al apoyo económico del European Open Rivers Programme y la colaboración de la Confederación Hidrográfica del Tajo y el Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha ¡Te esperamos! 🤗

📣 We're happy to share that the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme's call for landscape restoration grants is now open! If you're leading an impactful restoration project, submit your Expression of Interest by 22:59 GMT on Tuesday the 14th of January 2025. You can learn more about the Programme and the grant call in a webinar on the 24th of October, 11:00 – 12:30 am (UK time). Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gRVMuv8e