The European Open Rivers Programme is pleased to announce a new call for dam removal applications (Categories A and B) from 12:00 pm CET on 29th October to 12:00 pm CET on 29th November 2024. The Programme now requires only one application for all grants, and you can apply via...Read More
WATCH LIVE! SER Europe together with SER and WWF, have recently developed Standards for Mediterranean Forest Restoration projects. The Standards will be officially presented at the premises of the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition, which has also collaborated in their development. The event, in Spanish, will take place on Wednesday,...Read More
Restoring Europe’s Deep Seas: The REDRESS Project
The deep sea, Earth’s largest ecosystem, harbours a rich tapestry of life vital for the planet's health and stability. However, deep-sea ecosystems face severe threats from human activities and climate change.Read More
Expert Panel Explores the Future of Marine Restoration Standards in Inaugural CLIMAREST & SERE Webinar
On April 17th, 2024, SERE co-hosted the first of a series of webinars in collaboration with CLIMAREST, a Horizon EU project under the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters. CLIMAREST’s objective is to establish robust protocols for marine ecosystem restoration, drawing insights from five demonstration sites spanning from Svalbard...Read More
New European Open Rivers Programme – River restoration by Dam removal – Call for Expressions of Interest
The European Open Rivers Programme invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) for project submissions for dam removal preparatory and demolition projects under grant categories A1, A2, A3, and B. The applications must be submitted online via the programme’s application portal by 17:00 CET on 14th April 2023. Specifically, the programme is...Read More
Achieving the European Green Deal through Landscape Restoration: Policy Recommendations for the European Commission
SER Europe has engaged with Commonland the Landscape Finance Lab, as well as 18 other contributors, in a policy briefing offering guidance to EU institutions and Member States on why and how to leverage holistic landscape restoration to substantially, effectively, and efficiently deliver the European Green Deal (EGD). This is the...Read More
Open Rivers Programme – Call for Expressions of Interest on River Restoration
The Open Rivers Programme envisions a future of free-flowing rivers with healthy, diverse and connected ecosystems across Europe, which are enjoyed, valued, and protected by the communities that depend on them. To realize this vision, the programme offers grants to support projects that lead to the removal of dams and...Read More