Advancing freshwater restoration

Will the Nature Restoration Law that went into effect last week achieve the jumpstart to ecosystem restoration Europe needs?

Maybe. Its supporters certainly hope it will anchor all of the work of NetworkNature EU, Biodiversa+, and other projects funded by the European Commission.

The challenge is how to “Make people part of ecosystem restoration in Europe” so it becomes a central tenet of European culture.

That is exactly why Bundesamt für Naturschutz German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation) held a workshop on the subject and gathered over 60 experts to pool their techniques and experience. 

So if you are looking for some high quality materials on how to engage people in investing in nature restoration, you'll find the answers and practical tips synthesized and expertly compiled by Irina Kozban, Simone Wulf and others into a video, a 2page guide for policy makers and a booklet that brings practice into focus. The outputs illustrate the importance, principles and practical aspects of involving society and various interest groups in restoration efforts: 

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  A short film “Making people part of ecosystem restoration” addresses the general public, Available at: https://lnkd.in/dGren6Wd
• A two-page information sheet “Making people part of ecosystem restoration – Key points for policy-makers” Available at: https://lnkd.in/dW5DDwpy
• A brochure (“PraxisInfo”) “Meaningful engagement in nature restoration at the local level” provides concrete practical guidance and references. Available at: https://lnkd.in/dF5Gaqag