Align sectoral economic interests with restoration targets

Stakeholders ➤ Develop stakeholder agreement / Local support ➤ Align sectoral economic interests with restoration targets

The issue

Sectoral viewpoints and interests are given by political and economic interests; projects can help by assisting with communication between sectoral actors

What some of our showcases say:

Elena: one of the most interesting aspects of the project is the cross-sector cooperation - nature protection organisations, hydropower companies, profit-oriented forestry organisations - different institutions thinking about conservation; change in the way people think about nature, river and conservation by creating "win-win" situations and show working examples

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Elena Kmetova-Biro

LIFE WILDisland Project Coordinator - Donau-Auen National Park

Restoration Engineers / Consultants / Practitioners

WILDisland restoration and conservation
river redynamization
non-intervention management
cross-sector and cross-border cooperation

This organisation is part of the Danube Parks network that unites Austria’s national parks along the Danube River, emphasizing their special role in nature conservation. These parks are not only important for Austria but also hold international significance, having developed into centers for environmental education and successful regional flagship projects.

Dr Albert Scrieciu

Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary research of the fluvial environment department - Romanian National Institute of Marine Geology and Geoecology - GeoEcoMar

NGOs & Civil Society

Nature Based Solutions
Communication with stakeholders
Partnerships

Albert was selected for the Recreating Freshwater Showcase because he has a great experiences freshwater restoration. He presented three major projects focused on freshwater ecosystem restoration through nature-based solutions (NBS), emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, scientific modeling, and interdisciplinary teamwork. He highlighted that successful implementation of NBS requires scientific credibility, clear communication of benefits, strong partnerships, and support at all governance levels. Real-world demonstrations and co-design with local communities are key to gaining acceptance and ensuring long-term success.

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