Dear SERE Members,

You’re kindly invited to our General Membership Meeting that will take place in Tartu, Estonia during the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration  SERE2024. This is a major chance to engage with our Society, review activities, and shape our future.

Date and Time: 30th August 2024, 14:30 Eastern European Time (duration approx. 2 hours)

Registration: All active members can join in person or by proxy. Remote participation will be available for those who register for it here.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the new staff (COO, PM, Admin, Financial management)
2. Report on SERE Activities 2023/4: Presented by the SERE Board, COO, and representatives of Associated Members and working group leaders. Announcements WG Marine Restoration and Nature Restoration Panel.
3. Membership Figures and Development: Current status and growth perspectives.
4. Financial Reports 2022-2023 and Budget 2024: Financial update.
5. Discussion on the draft of the SERE2024 Declaration.
6. Election of Board Members: Nominations and voting.
7. Changes in SERE Statutes: Presentation, discussion, and endorsement.
8. Outlook to future activities of SERE, international project involvement and presentation of the 15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration SERE 2026.
9. AOB

The Annotated Agenda 2024 SERE General Membership (PDF file) includes essential background information and key provisions of the SERE Statutes applicable to the meeting.

Board Vacancies: Nominations for 3 board vacancies, including candidate strengths and a short biography, shall be sent to the Executive Committee at info@ser-europe.org by 24 August.

Kind regards,

Jordi Cortina-Segarra
Chair of the SERE Board