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MERLIN Academy: Module 2 – Stakeholder engagement and governance in freshwater and wetland restoration

After going through this module you will...

... understand the importance of engaging diverse societal actors in planning and implementing nature restoration, including the rationale for such engagement.
... be able to apply key concepts such as Nature-based Solutions, mainstreaming, and upscaling in the context of stakeholder engagement and restoration planning.
... be able to identify, prioritise, and map stakeholders using tools such as stakeholder analysis, Value Chain Analysis, and the ladder of participation.
... be able to design inclusive engagement strategies that align stakeholder interests with restoration goals and are informed by real-world case studies.
... be able to navigate policy frameworks and institutional settings to build or adapt partnerships, addressing potential barriers and identifying opportunities to enable restoration.

MERLIN project

Publication date:

1 January 2023

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MERLIN Academy: Module 1 – Implementing and evidencing freshwater and wetland restoration

Learn about the philosophy of nature-based solutions, evaluation, holistic restoration planning and holistic restoration monitoring.

Learn everything about financing of nature-based solutions, from grant application to alternative financing mechanisms.

Explore how the MERLIN Upscaling Workflow and web app can be used to plan, assess and prioritise freshwater restoration and Nature-based Solutions.