Wetlands, not wastelands!
Wetlands store water. Wetlands protect ecosystems. Wetlands can help us reduce the impacts of droughts.
What will we investigate?
- Benefits of using wetlands to reduce the consequences of droughts
- Costs associated with maintaining wetlands
- Social acceptance of wetlands by local communties
How will we investigate?
We will collect scientific, economic, and social evidence from seven wetland showcases across five distinct bioclimatic zones in Europe.
What will we investigate?
- Benefits of using wetlands to mitigate the consequences of droughts
- Costs associated with maintaining these wetlands
- Social acceptance of the local stakeholders of these wetlands
How will we investigate?
We will collect scientific, economic, and social evidence from seven showcases across five distinct bioclimatic zones in Europe. These showcases will undergo a collaborative co-creation and co-development process, emphasising community involvement and long-term maintenance.
