Message from the organisers announcement (December 2022): "At this very moment COP15 is being held in Montreal, Canada where world leaders and other delegates will try to stop further biodiversity loss. In his opening speech UN chair Antonio Guterres said that humanity is ‘wagin war at nature” and “treats nature like a toilet”. We know […]
Riverine and coastal wetlands are rich in nature and vital to humans. Their conservation, restoration and wise use offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions to protect biodiversity and to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, creating strong benefits for people's health, livelihoods and well-being. The BioClim-Wetlands Conference on 26th – 28th September 2023 […]
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This conference marks the 30th anniversary since IEES's foundation in 1993! The Conference goal is to deliver the message of redefining the ecological engineering discipline and our vision of an ecology-inspired circular engineering. Conference Topics ➡️ Use of ecological elements and ecosystems to reduce pollution ➡️ Use of ecosystems in a circular society ➡️ Circular […]
Join us in our next joint webinar with Forest Restoration Talks! SER has co-authored a new set of "Standards of Practice to Guide Ecosystem Restoration", launched this year in partnership with the FAO and IUCN as a contribution to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Through its Mediterranean Forest Restoration Certification Pilot Project, SER […]
Presenting a much-needed approach to repair damage to Europe’s forests, the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is an unparalleled opportunity to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss across Europe. Still, it doesn’t come without challenges. One of the challenges for decision-makers, forest managers and stakeholders is to navigate the complex […]
Join us for two captivating webinars on ecological restoration! On February 22nd, we'll explore the vital link between "Connecting people and nature," followed by "How to make use of the momentum" on March 21st. 📆 Learn from five distinguished experts as we discuss ways to rejuvenate our urban spaces. In February, we will explore the […]
Join us for the second webinar on ecological restoration! On March 21st we'll explore "How to make use of the momentum" 📆 Learn from expert speakers as we discuss ways to rejuvenate our urban spaces. During a one-hour webinar at 6 pm CET, Mackenna Davis, Merle Karro-Karlberg, Elsa Alfonsi and Mathilde Leymarie will share the […]
The EGU 2024 includes a large number of sessions on soil system sciences. The session Soil Pollution and Reclamation (SSS7) focuses on restoration and includes the international session Reclamation, Recultivation and Restoration in UN decade of Ecosystem Restoration, is convened by Jan Frouz, Biology Cetre of ISSB, Czechia. The aim of this session is to […]
Join SER Europe and CLIMAREST in a crucial conversation surrounding marine restoration standards together with a panel of industry experts. Learn about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of marine restoration. The webinar will start with an introduction by Jordi Cortina-Segarra from SER Europe. Simonetta Fraschetti from the University of Naples Federico II will then explain why we need the Nature Restoration […]
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 […]
The inagural meeting of SER-Europe's newly established Marine Restoration Working Group (MRWG) will take place online on Monday 14th October 2024, with introductory presentations from Vedran Nikolic (European Commission, DG Environment) and SER-Europe Chair, Aveliina Helm. This will be followed by the election of the group's executive representatives and the selection of objectives for 2024-5. […]
The eighth Ocean Best Practices System Workshop (OBPS WSVIII) focuses on promoting best practices in operational oceanography, vital for interoperable ocean data and sustainable solutions. It includes plenaries on ocean knowledge, policy, and future perspectives, with workshop sessions addressing marine conservation, forecasting, and sustainable Blue Economy. This session will explore 10 years of best practices […]
The eighth Ocean Best Practices System Workshop (OBPS WSVIII) focuses on promoting best practices in operational oceanography, vital for interoperable ocean data and sustainable solutions. It includes plenaries on ocean knowledge, policy, and future perspectives, with workshop sessions addressing marine conservation, forecasting, and sustainable Blue Economy. The EU Mission Ocean seeks to protect and restore […]
