Assessment of ecosystem services in European wetlands
Context
Wetlands, essential allies in the fight against climate change
All major policies of the European Union (EU) recognize the key role of wetlands in achieving the EU's goals for climate neutrality, biodiversity protection, zero pollution, flood protection, and circular economy. Therefore, assessing the extent and current state of European wetlands, their current and potential greenhouse gas (GHG) profile, and their medium- and long-term mitigation capacity through restoration or other measures are essential priorities for the European Union in combating climate change.
It was necessary to measure the effects of restorations on climate and natural services and to identify funding and sustainable solutions for wetlands.
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An impact analysis to better value ecosystem services
The main mission of the project was to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation for sustainable management of European wetlands.
Vertigo Lab analyzed the impacts of restorations on carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, then tested assessment methods in pilot areas across Europe.
The project involved a multidisciplinary consortium of 15 European partners, including our team from Vertigo Lab, which coordinated the working group and the consortium dedicated to evaluating socio-economic, ecological, and ecosystem services and co-benefits of wetland restoration.
The RESTORE4Cs project aimed to provide data and recommendations to guide European policies and local strategies in favor of wetland restoration.
BENEFITS
Through an integrative approach, it identified the effect of restoration actions on carbon storage and GHG balances, the socio-economic value of generated co-benefits, the potential of existing funding tools to stimulate investments, and the social acceptability of restoration and management practices.
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A solid experience in managing complex European projects has been mobilized, with recognized expertise in assessing the benefits provided by nature.
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of restoration tested in different contexts
European partners
mobilized in the consortium
research program
coordinated by Vertigo Lab on the assessment of ecosystem and socio-economic services
Vertigo Lab coordinates the assessment of socio-economic and ecosystem services of wetland restoration within the European project RESTORE4Cs.
Directorate General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility (DGITM), Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME), French Cycling Federation (FFC)
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