Join us for the REWET Training: Nature Restoration Law and Wetlands Conservation, taking place on 3 October 2024 and accessible online for global participants.
Running from 9:00 to 13:00 CET, this immersive training session organized by IDENER is designed to equip environmental professionals, educators, conservationists, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to champion wetland conservation. In-person attendees* will also have the chance to deepen the discussion in round tables around three topics: business models, social engagement and policy.
This event is a "Training of Trainers" program specifically tailored for those committed to protecting our vital wetland ecosystems. Participants will delve deep into the ecological significance of wetlands, exploring their role in biodiversity, water filtration, and flood control. The program will also cover critical topics such as Nature Restoration Law, conservation strategies, and the latest restoration techniques.
Don't miss out on this chance to become a leading voice in wetland restoration. Register now to secure your spot in this training experience.
Agenda of the event
9:00 - Welcome and opening - Vanessa Ferreira, IDENER, Spain
9:20 - The Nature Restoration Law, a new regulatory framework to restore European ecosystems for the benefit of people, biodiversity and climate - Florian Claeys, EU Scientific Policy Officer at the European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment (online)
10:00 - Nature Restoration Law and wetlands & peatlands - Kris Decleer, Research Institute for Nature and Forest INBO, Belgium
10:30 - Effective GHG measurements for CO2 & CH4: best techniques to apply - Alessandro Petraglia, University of Parma, Italy
11:00 Coffee break
11:30 - Nitrogen cycle: macrophyte management to reduce diffuse N pollution - Elisa Soana, Ferrara University, Italy
12:00 - Climate-Smart Conservation Strategies: ACCIÓN_RAMSAR case - Eulogio Chacón, FIC Clima, Spain
13:00 Lunch break
AFTERNOON SESSIONS – Only for in-person attendees*
14:30 - Welcome & explanation of rules - Mara Mennella, KNEIA, Spain
14:40 - Round tables
1. Business models - Lisa Wiatschka, BAX, Spain
2. Social engagement - Patrick Graf, KU Leuven, Belgium
3. Policy - Odette Gonzalez, WI-EA, Belgium
16:00 Short coffee break
16:15 - Summary of round tables
17:00 End of the session
*The in-person attendance is limited to the REWET consortium members.
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