EU Horizon 2020-funded project "Water-based solutions for carbon storage, people and wilderness" tackling the large scale restoration of wetlands. Find out more at waterlands.eu
WaterLANDS H2020
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Happy #WorldPeatlandsDay! 🌱Peatlands are critical for people, climate and nature.
🌱 In celebration of these valuable ecosystems, we have created an infographic which explains the different peatland habitats found throughout Ireland!
🎉 The Giants of the Lagoon programme is now in it's fourth edition! Run by We are here Venice, the educational programme welcomed fifteen classes of students, aged between 10 and 12, to explore Venice Lagoon. 🔗Read more about the field excursions here: waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
📸Eleonora Sovrani
WaterLANDS H2020
LIFE IP Peatlands and People
🌿 Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! Peatlands are home to a high proportion of Ireland’s biodiversity.
🌿We are shining a light on our beloved Sphagnum Moss, the critical bog builder!
🌿At P&P, we have been planting Sphagnum across re-wetted cutaway bog formerly used for extraction.
Thank you to James Cosier for sharing his reflections from his recent trip to the Store Mosse National Park, as well as other restoration initiatives, reflecting on the nuances, challenges, and successes of engaging communities and wetland restoration.
🔗 waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
🌿A new exhibition "Between Land and Water – Our Sizzling Relationship with Mires", co-curated by partners from WaterLANDS, explores the diverse value of wetlands and bogs both in Estonia and across the globe.
🔗 You can read more about the exhibition on our website: waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
NEW PUBLICATION!
🌿In an analysis of the UK's Green Finance Strategy, the authors show that the strategies overwhelmingly frame risks in terms of impacts on markets and investors rather than on our relationship with nature.
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🌿 Today is World Curlew Day! Sadly, there has been a 98% decline in breeding pairs in Ireland since the 80s, due to habitat loss and fragmentation, highlighting the urgent need for increased peatland restoration and education. 🔊 Listen here to their iconic call: lnkd.in/d6YphsDd
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🌿Continuing our Peatlands & Art series, we spoke with artist Juliet Klottrup on her work documenting peatland restoration on Denton Moor with the Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
🔗Read the full article on our website here: peatlandsandpeople.ie/news/peatlan...
📸Images: Copyright Juliet Klottrup
🌿It is World Peatland Day - a moment to celebrate one of the planet’s most powerful yet overlooked ecosystems.
🔗To mark World Peatland Day, we’re reflecting on our recent General Assembly in Estonia: waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
🌿 WaterLANDS artist-in-residence at our Italian Action Site, Claudio Beorchia, has been busy furthering his artistic and engagement projects.
🔗You can read the full updates on "the Barena Game" and the “Lagoon of the Cippi" on our website: waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
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WaterLANDS is an EU-funded project that will restore wetland sites across Europe and upscale wetland restoration for sustainable ecosystems, communities and economies.
