D6.3 Project dissemination, exploitation and communication strategy
This paper argues for a fusion between community-based co-design and futuring as an approach for alternative and innovative technology development in rural indigenous settings in Africa. We base our argument on theoretical propositions and two prior empirical project cases in Namibia that applied Community-based co-design and futuring. The cases focus on the co-design of a digital wildlife data collection tool and futuring of rural green energy use, highlighting the fundamental attributes and application of each approach in rural indigenous settings. In a critical stance, we accentuate the shortcomings of each approach and propose an alignment that transcends each approach from individual application to a collective alliance that enables rural indigenous technology innovation.
D6.2 EU-wide Stakeholder engagement
The Restore4Life project employs a systematic stakeholder engagement strategy that includes stakeholder identification, database development, mapping and clustering, formulating an engagement strategy, and establishing communication channels for 222 Restor e4Life communicative stakeholders. A critical aspect is
The Restore4Life project employs a systematic stakeholder engagement strategy that includes stakeholder identification, database development, mapping and clustering, formulating an engagement strategy, and establishing communication channels for 222 Restore4Life communicative stakeholders. A critical aspect is stakeholder identification, where the stakeholders’ roles, needs, interests, and potential impacts on the projects are analysed. Data is organized based on defined categories, illuminating potential for engagement and informing strategy. Communication with stakeholders is multifaceted and considers their interest in and influence over the project, requiring careful strategizing and frequent assessment for optimization.
D4.1 Report on regional capacity: stakeholder pestle analysis
The report presents the results from PESTLE analyses with stakeholders at the four project Implementation Sites where restoration actions are planned. The overall importance of various socio-economic and environmental factors was assessed as broadly similar in all countries. However there were some clear differences between EU Member States and non-EU Serbia, while Austria and Slovakia had rather a different outlook compared with Romania. None of the sites had people living within them so there were no directly concerned local communities.
D1.1 Wetland Restoration Wiki
This report presents an extensive examination of wetland restoration success factors, synthesizing findings from a systematic literature review combined with a thematic analysis and expert opinion. The study aims to provide a holistic understanding of the diverse elements contributing to successful wetland restoration projects, encompassing ecological, societal, governance, functional, climate adaptation, adaptive management, financial, and communication perspectives. The results are used to inform a survey and gather data on European wetland restoration projects from the Restore4Life project partners.
D1.4 Framework for road maps and plans for wetland restoration
The Restore4Life comprehensive roadmap and action plan for holistic wetland restoration address the main steps and challenges during the restoration process. It provides strategies and recommendations to guide restoration initiatives effectively and demonstrates respective examples from practice. It is meant as a “demonstrator” which accompanies Deliverable D 1.1 “Wetland Restoration Wiki”, in which an extensive literature review was carried out. This deliverable here, in contrast, is based on topical comprehensive guide elaborated by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and on the results of the technical work packages of the Restore4Life project. The roadmap emphasises the importance of building a Community of Practice (CoP) to facilitate stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange. By fostering collaboration among scientists, businesses, governmental agencies, and community members, CoPs ensure inclusive decision-making and enhance project outcomes. Additionally, effective communication strategies are recommended, as they are crucial for gaining public support and dispelling concerns often associated with restoration efforts. Pre-assessment of wetland degradation and clear definition of restoration objectives represent foundational steps outlined in the roadmap. Thorough planning and coordination are necessary to navigate through regulatory requirements, secure funding and obtain opportunities to dispose of adjacent land needed for restoration purposes. Finally, an adaptive restoration approach is recommended that helps to adapt to local features, new challenges emerging during implementation, and to consider co-creation contributions by stakeholders appearing in various project phases. The Restore4Life comprehensive roadmap and action plan thus aids to increase the probability and efficiency of successful wetland restoration, and to maintain the long-term ecological integrity of restored ecosystems.
