A Structured Pathway for Upscaling Freshwater Ecosystem Restoration

From isolated efforts to coordinated, large-scale action
 

Healthy freshwater and wetland ecosystems are vital for people and nature, yet many need restoration. Progress in current restoration efforts remains too slow, small-scale, and fragmented. This brief calls for bold, coordinated action that aligns with EU policy goals and delivers lasting benefits for nature, climate, and society. The time to upscale is now.

Tom Buijse1 , Ellis Penning1 , Maria Ojanen2, Sebastian Birk3 

1 Deltares, Delft, The Netherlands; 2Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finland; 3University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany