Prone2Success Checklist

EcoAdvance European Project

Planning ➤ Plan your project ➤ Check if there is sufficient data

The issue

To analyze the situation by drawing upon all data and knowledge available is neccessary to identify the causes of environmental deterioration and all interacting local-regional pressures.


What some of our showcases say:

Manolia: you have to know the facts, know the relevant hydrological processes


You can read up on this here:

Morandi et al. (2014)
Singh et al. (2021)

HUNGARYGábor Várbíró

senior research fellow - HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research

Scientists & Researchers

  • long term dataset
  • data analyses

Gábor was selected for a showcase because he is working in freshwater restoration and a co-author of an important article.

GREECEManolia Vougioukalou

Project Coordinator Hellenic Ornithological Society / BirdLife Greece

NGOs & Civil Society

  • Biodiversity
  • showcasing persistence

Manolia Vougioukalou was selected as a Recreating Freshwater Showcase because she worked on a project that represents a rare habitat type in Greece, with only a few similar examples in the region. Its restoration was carefully planned over an extended period and required three separate project applications before approval. The initiative was carried out with strong involvement of the local community, ensuring local ownership and long-term sustainability. The technical solution applied is a proven method, but was adapted to local conditions: due to water availability constraints, inundation is only possible during irrigation periods.

DENMARKProf Anthony David Fox

Department of Ecoscience - Wildlife Ecology - Aarhus University

Scientists & Researchers

  • Long term monitoring
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecosystem services
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Nutrient runoff

Anthony D. Fox was selected for the Star Scientist Showcase for his outstanding contributions to restoration ecology over the past two decades. Originally trained as an ornithologist, his work has progressively expanded to include the ecological background aspects of freshwater and wetland restoration in Denmark. His expertise spans nutrient management, lake rehabilitation, and stakeholder engagement. Drawing on his long-term involvement in large-scale restoration projects, he offers valuable insights into the design of multi-functional wetlands and the integration of biodiversity and climate objectives. His reflections highlight the importance of long-term planning, inclusive stakeholder processes, and learning from past experiences to enhance the effectiveness of restoration efforts.

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