Executive summary
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.