Restore4Life: The Podcast

Are wetlands part of the climate solution, or a problem? This week, we welcome Dr. Szilvia Ádám, Regional Freshwater Program Officer at WWF Central and Eastern Europe, and a leading expert in river ecology. Dr. Ádám shares findings from her research on floodplain restoration along Hungary’s Tisza River, focusing on the critical question: What is the true climate regulation role of wetlands? Are they sources of greenhouse gases, or can they be turned into carbon sinks?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the critical work of wetland and river restoration from the perspective of one of the world’s leading conservation organizations. We’re joined by Camelia Ionescu, Freshwater Manager at WWF-Romania, who shares her extensive expertise.

We will take a closer look at the unique challenges facing the Lower Danube and the Danube Delta, exploring how these threats can be addressed and the urgent consequences we can expect if we fail to act. Join us as we uncover the vital efforts to protect and restore those environments.

In our first episode, we feature Mihai Adamescu, Project Coordinator for Restore4Life and head of the Research Centre in Systems Ecology and Sustainability at the University of Bucharest. Dr. Adamescu, an esteemed ecologist specializing in wetland restoration, shares insights into his career and the significant challenges currently impacting these essential ecosystems.