Small wetlands water bodies to maintain biodiversity and water resilience around Lake Constance, Germany

Around Lake Constance, a tri-border region shared by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, small wetland ponds form an essential network of biodiversity hotspots and water retention zones. Over time, many of these natural features have degraded due to sedimentation and drought.

NBS4Drought supports the restoration and long-term maintenance of these wetlands in partnership with local stakeholders, developing best practice guidelines for their design, management, and ecological performance. The results will strengthen water resilience and biodiversity across Central Europe’s shared landscapes.