Grants of up to 100 000 EUR for local and regional authorities from associated regions of the Mediterranean:

The EU funded project iMERMAID has launched its first Open Call for local and regional authorities, titled: “Extended Demonstration of iMERMAID solutions in associated regions of the Mediterranean.” The applicants are welcomed to apply with their own use-case addressing their specific challenges and objectives, aligning with the goals of iMERMAID and with the aim to identify suitable solutions coming from the iMERMAID project that will support their chemical monitoring and remediation activities.

Restore4Life presented during Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour

During the webinar, Restore4Life project representatives Mihai Adamescu, Oriane Georges, Martin Pusch, Paul Goriup and Tim Grandjean presented the project and its mission, the currently active Open Call for wetland restoration, the intricacies of restoration solutions, the business prospects inherent in nature-based solutions for wetlands, as well as the integration of citizen science in wetland conservation.

Empowering Communities: The Role of Citizen Scientists in Wetland Restoration

The involvement of citizens in wetland restoration projects is one crucial step in the implementation of wetland restoration. Stakeholder participation in the planning and decision-making of environmental projects is critical for ensuring that nature protection and human well-being are equally considered in the restoration and management of wetlands for the benefit of both.