Modelling RESTORation of wEtlands for Carbon pathways, Climate Change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem services, and biodiversity, Co-benefits

Project Information

RESTORE4Cs

Grant agreement ID: 101056782

DOI

10.3030/101056782

Project closed

EC signature date 5 December 2022

Start date 1 January 2023

End date 31 December 2025

Funded under

• Climate, Energy and Mobility

Total cost

€ 6 644 842,50

EU contribution

€ 6 644 837,00

Coordinated by

UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
Portugal

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Deliverables

Documents, reports (19)

Guidelines on the conceptual generalization of the procedures (natural wetlands, floodplains and peatlands)

Guidelines on the conceptual generalization of the procedures for natural wetlands, floodplains and peatlands (M32). Presents the conceptual description of replicating the developed methodologies for other types of wetlands.

Modelling and mapping tools for WP4-6

Modelling and mapping tools for WP4-6 (evaluating, upscaling and projecting wetlands response to climate change and restoration) (M28). Describes the models, methods and approaches developed in Task 3.2. It includes details about the scale, the scope and the transferability of the proposed/implemented tools and illustrates the results of their application to the study cases.

Integrative assessment framework of the GHG abatement potential and resilience of wetlands (final version)

Final integrative assessment framework of the GHG abatement potential and resilience of wetlands (M34). Specifically addressing uncertainty and upscaling, revising the conceptual framework based on the feedback from all the other WPs. It includes the description of the climate scenarios generated for the purposes of Task 3.3, and of the approaches used for downscaling.

Report on cost/benefit analysis of wetland restoration options and on financing tools

3 Report on cost/benefit analysis of wetland restoration options and on financing tools (M28)

System Design Document (SDD)

Data Repository for all collected and produced data (M36), incl. metadata descriptions and a report on the technical baseline.

Integrative and multi-scale Toolbox for wetland practitioners to support defining restoration priorities

Online Platform for data visualisation and dissemination (M34) built upon the already exiting GEO-Wetlands Community Portal. Report summarising all the technical specificities of the Online Platform.

Dissemination & Communication Plan

Dissemination and Communication Plan (DCP) (M6). Guidelines to implement activities. The plan will further detail and fine tune the project messages, describe in depth the target groups choosing the right media mix. The implementation plan of the related activities will be reviewed and implemented. To ensure the maximisation of the dissemination and communication activities and their impact, periodic biannual coordination meetings will be organised involving all partners and WPs into a communication task force.

Integrative assessment framework of the GHG abatement potential and resilience of wetlands (1st version)

First integrative assessment framework of the GHG abatement potential and resilience of wetlands (M14). This report sets the scene for further development in WP4-6 and contribute to the design of serviced in WP7, and summarizes how the project translates up to date knowledge and tools into integrative assessment of wetlands performance under multiple pressures and how existing knowledge gaps will be addressed.

Social acceptability of wetland restoration and management

Report on the social acceptability of wetland restoration and management (M28)

Exploitation and Sustainability Plan

Exploitation and Sustainability Plan (M34). Guidelines to implement actions.

Potential areas for wetlands restoration assessment, including datasets

Report on potential areas for wetlands restoration assessment, including datasets (M33). Summarises the methodology and results, and includes the maps as datasets, documented with standardised metadata.

Data Management Plan (final version)

Report/ final version of Data Management Plan (linked to the WP7 platform and toolbox) (M33)

Methodological manual

Methodological manual (M4). Detailed report. This would include the methodology to be used for (i) the literature review and the metanalysis, (ii) for the selection of the subsites representative of the different wetland environments at pilot site sites (iii) the ecological indicators and ancillary ecological data, (iv) the measurements of the C-storage capacity and C-GHG exchanges, and (v) the refinement of the LUPLES method

Catalogue of upscaling tools and methodologies

Catalogue of upscaling tools and methodologies (M36). Includes the structure description of upscaling methods and tools developed in Task 6.1.

Project Management Plan

Report/ Project Management Plan (M3)

Status assessment of European wetlands

Status assessment report of European wetlands (M32). Includes full description of methodology and results.

Guides and recommendations for scaling up of the solutions

Report with detailed Guides and recommendations for scaling up of the solutions (M18)Report including a detailed review of the existing initiatives, projects and solutions for wetlands restoration and protection will be coordinated by MedWet. The intention is to take stock on existing good practices and solutions, identify both specific needs of the sectors and limitations of existing initiatives, establishing prerequisites for the development of a common approach. The result will consist of a benchmark report and a policy guidance document highlighting key enablers, success factors and recommendations for supporting a wetland restoration agenda across Europe and broader. MedWet will deliver a Report with Policy guide that will be disseminated at EU level.

Policy analysis and policy demands for data, methods, and tools

Report on policy analysis (synergies, opportunities, and barriers) and policy demands for data, methods, and tools to support the restoration of wetlands as a climate change mitigation/adaptation strategy (M18). Report that consists of two parts: a) Inventory of policies (EU, national) relevant to European wetland restoration as climate change mitigation strategy and lessons learned from their implementation at EU and case pilot level; b) Inventory of needs of end-users (EU, national/regional level) for data, information systems, methods, and tools to address and monitor policy targets for wetland restoration and carbon storage.

Data Management Plan (1st version)

Report/ 1st version of the Data Management Plan (M6)

Other (2)

Video documentary series

Video documentary series (M32). A short video documentary series will be telling the success story of the project through the voices of the stakeholders and key players involved. Videos will be realized at the pilot sites and the outputs will be distributed through the LifeWatching science channel (www.lifewatching.tv )as well as sent to the relevant festivals in Europe.

Policy synthesis & recommendations briefs

RESTORE4Cs policy synthesis and recommendations (11 Policy Briefs) (M36). Report that compiles the project Policy Briefs (2p. each) targeting global policy processes, EU policies and cross-cutting themes (each Brief in English and national languages of the six case pilots).

Publications

Other (13)

Wetland Use Intensity (WUI) Dataset for European Wetlands in coastal zones

Author(s): Jonas Franke et al.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2026
Publisher: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.17660102

Macrobenthos diversity of six European coastal wetlands under different ecological status

Author(s): Ronse, M., Guelmami, A., & Hilaire, S
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2026
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/YK6F-9Q98

Wetland Use Intensity (WUI) Dataset for European Wetlands in coastal zones

Author(s): Jonas Franke, Kevin Kuonath, Maria Schade, Stefan Kirmaier, Janik Hoffmann, Isabel Augscheller, Maximilian Schwarz
Published in: 2026
Publisher: Copernicus GmbH
DOI: 10.5194/ESSD-2025-793

Zooplantkon diversity of six European coastal wetlands under different ecological status

Author(s): Ronse, M., Hilaire, S., & Guelmami, A.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC.
DOI: 10.48372/FNFX-BF59

Seasonal pigment concentration data of six European coastal wetlands under different ecological status measured spectrophotometrically and using HPLC

Author(s): Vaičiūtė, D., Petkuvienė, J., & Vybernaitė-Lubienė, I.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2026
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/SMRD-DB28

Seasonal potential fluxes of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) of six European coastal wetlands under different ecological status measured in incubated sediment cores

Author(s): Cabrera-Brufau, M., Rochera, C., Picazo, A., & Camacho, A.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2025
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/Q7V1-B738

Instantaneous fluxes of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) of six European coastal wetlands under different ecological status measured seasonally with static chambers

Author(s): Cabrera Brufau, M., Minaudo, C., von Schiller, D., Obrador, B., Attermeyer, K., & Camacho, A.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/C29B-QW38

How to measure the social acceptability of alternative environmental management solutions in wetlands and other ecosystems

Author(s): Lisa Sella, Francesca S Rota, Nicola Pollo
Published in: CNR-IRCrES working paper, 2025
Publisher: CNR-IRCrES
DOI: 10.23760/2421-7158.2024.001

Uncertainty in aquatic greenhouse gas flux estimates arises from subjective processing of floating chamber time series

Author(s): Minaudo, Camille
Published in: RESTORE4Cs methods, 2026
Publisher: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.18710430

Sediment and Soil data from European coastal wetlands under different restoration contexts

Author(s): Misteli, B., Attermeyer, K., Cazacu, C., & Steniczka, G.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2026
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/T5KF-2217

RESTORE4Cs Coastal wetlands Habitats, Activities and Pressures

Author(s): Ana I Lillebø et al
Published in: RESTORE4Cs dat set, 2025
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/ADX2-VJ72

Measuring_discrete_GHG_samples_with_Licor: Reproducible workflow for Li-COR open-loop CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O sample analysis (

Author(s): Cabrera-Brufau, M., & Montes-Pérez, J. J.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data sets, 2026
Publisher: Zenodo
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.18505892

RESTORE4Cs Coastal wetlands Habitats and Ecosystem services of the six case studies across Europe

Author(s): Ana I. Lillebø et al
Published in: RESTORE4Cs data set, 2025
Publisher: LifeWatch ERIC
DOI: 10.48372/F9EQ-5359

Peer reviewed articles (13)

Vertical modeling of carbon sequestration in coastal wetlands using fractional-order derivatives and moisture dynamics

Author(s): Vsevolod Bohaienko, Fasma Diele, Fabio V. Difonzo, Carmela Marangi, Angela Martiradonna, Antonello Provenzale
Published in: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Issue 233, 2025, ISSN 0378-4754
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.MATCOM.2025.02.005

Assessing Forestry Needs and Challenges in Portugal: Insights from the Sector Interested Parties

Author(s): Sofia Corticeiro, Helena Vieira, Mariana Almeida, Dionísia Laranjeiro, Ana Lillebø, Bruna R. F. Oliveira
Published in: Forests, Issue 16, 2025, ISSN 1999-4907
Publisher: MDPI AG
DOI: 10.3390/F16030501

Are native species of Ria de Aveiro under invasion? The relations between local activities and environmental perceptions on marine biological resources

Author(s): Sílvia Luís, Mariana Pinho, Marta L. Lopes, Bruna R. F. Oliveira, Ana I. Sousa, Ana I. Lillebø
Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science, Issue 12, 2025, ISSN 2296-7745
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
DOI: 10.3389/FMARS.2025.1603724

Understanding social acceptability in coastal wetland restoration. A socio-ecological perspective of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

Author(s): null null, Lisa Sella, Francesca Silvia Rota, null null, Nicola Pollo, null null, Relu Constantin Giuca, null null
Published in: Central European Journal of Geography and Sustainable Development, Issue 7, 2025, ISSN 2668-4322
Publisher: Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
DOI: 10.51865/CEJGSD.2025.7.2.3

Transplantation of seagrass (Zostera noltei) as a potential nature-based solution for the restoration of historically contaminated mudflats

Author(s): Vítor H. Oliveira, B.A. Fonte, A.I. Sousa, D. Crespo, J.M. Dias, N. Vaz, D. Matos, E. Figueira, M.E. Pereira, A.I. Lillebø, M. Dolbeth, J.P. Coelho
Published in: Science of The Total Environment, Issue 959, 2025, ISSN 0048-9697
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.SCITOTENV.2024.178257

Changes in contaminant bioaccumulation and biochemical responses of Carcinus maenas in response to ecosystem restoration measures

Author(s): V.H. Oliveira, B. Marques, D. Crespo, A. Carvalhais, M. Dolbeth, A.I. Sousa, A.I. Lillebø, M. Pacheco, M.E. Pereira, C.L. Mieiro, J.P. Coelho
Published in: Environmental Research, Issue 296, 2026, ISSN 0013-9351
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.ENVRES.2026.124060

Metabolic response of Zostera noltei transplants in a historically contaminated ecosystem

Author(s): V.H. Oliveira, D. Matos, A.I. Sousa, M. Dolbeth, B. Marques, A.I. Lillebø, M.E. Pereira, S. Díez, E. Figueira, J.P. Coelho
Published in: Journal of Environmental Management, Issue 380, 2025, ISSN 0301-4797
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.JENVMAN.2025.124918

Ex-situ growth protocol for the invasive macrophyte Pontederia crassipes

Author(s): Brito Letícia, Thomaz Sidinei M, Teixeira Heliana, Lillebø Ana I
Published in: MethodsX, 2026, ISSN 2215-0161
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.MEX.2026.103800

Spatiotemporal Patterns of Inundation in the Nemunas River Delta Using Sentinel-1 SAR: Influence of Land Use and Soil Composition

Author(s): Jonas Gintauskas, Martynas Bučas, Diana Vaičiūtė, Edvinas Tiškus
Published in: Hydrology, Issue 12, 2025, ISSN 2306-5338
Publisher: MDPI AG
DOI: 10.3390/HYDROLOGY12100245

Restoring European Coastal Wetlands for Climate and Biodiversity: Do EU Policies and International Agreements Support Restoration?

Author(s): Eleftheria Kampa, Evgeniya Elkina, Benedict Bueb, María del Mar Otero Villanueva
Published in: Sustainability, Issue 17, 2025, ISSN 2071-1050
Publisher: MDPI AG
DOI: 10.3390/SU17219469

The effect of Zostera noltei recolonization on N and P fluxes at the sediment/water interface

Author(s): Raquel Fradoca, V.H. Oliveira, B.A. Fonte, A.I. Sousa, B. Marques, A.I. Lillebø, J.P. Coelho
Published in: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Issue 215, 2025, ISSN 0025-326X
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.MARPOLBUL.2025.117901

Assessing the EU27 Potential to Meet the Nature Restoration Law Targets

Author(s): Ilaria Perissi
Published in: Environmental Management, Issue 75, 2025, ISSN 0364-152X
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
DOI: 10.1007/S00267-024-02107-9

Contaminant bioaccumulation and biochemical responses of the bivalve Scrobicularia plana and the polychaete Hediste diversicolor to ecosystem restoration measures using Zostera noltei

Author(s): V.H. Oliveira, B. Marques, A. Carvalhais, D. Crespo, M. Dolbeth, A.I. Sousa, A.I. Lillebø, M. Pacheco, M.E. Pereira, S. Díez, J.P. Coelho, C.L. Mieiro
Published in: Environmental Research, Issue 275, 2025, ISSN 0013-9351
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.ENVRES.2025.121429

Conference proceedings (5)

Kuršių nerijos marių kranto ragai – gimsta ar miršta?

Author(s): Pupienis, Donatas; Veverskis, Rytis
Published in: Klaipėdos universitetas, 2023, ISSN 2669-2147
Publisher: Vilnius University library

Jūros kranto smėlio granuliometrinės sudėties kaita Palangos ir Preilos hidrotechninių įrenginių poveikio zonose

Author(s): Dubikaltienė, Aira; Pupienis, Donatas; Karlonienė, Dovilė
Published in: Klaipėdos universitetas, 2023, ISSN 2669-2147
Publisher: Klaipėdos universitetas

Kompleksinis daugiaelemenčių ypatumų apibūdinimas: nauji metodiniai aspektai

Author(s): Suzdalev, Sergej; Taraškevičius, Ričardas
Published in: Klaipėdos universitetas, 2023, ISSN 2669-2147
Publisher: Klaipėdos universitetas

Morphological diversity of non-tidal inlet (Prorva) channels

Author(s): Davydov, Oleksiy; Buynevich, Ilya
Published in: Klaipėdos universitetas, 2023, ISSN 2669-2147
Publisher: Klaipėdos universitetas

DVIEJŲ HORZON EUROPE PROJEKTŲ TIKSLAI SIEKIANT KLIMATO NEUTRALUMO IR ATKURIANT ŠLAPYNIŲ IR JŪRŲ GAMTĄ

Author(s): Diana Vaičiūtė, Martynas Bučas, Marija Kataržytė, Jolita Petkuvienė, Natalja Čerkasova
Published in: Klaipėdos universitetas, 2025, ISSN 2669-2147
Publisher: Klaipėdos universitetas

Book chapters (1)

Penetra, entrei sem ser convidado!

Author(s): Leticia Brito et al.
Published in: Ciência Hoje das Crianças, 2025, ISSN 0103-2054
Publisher: Ciência Hoje das Crianças

Monographic books (1)

Restaurar Zonas Húmidas Costeiras para um futuro Sustentável: A Ria de Aveiro como Área-Piloto

Author(s): Ana I. Lillebø et al.
Published in: RESTORE4Cs _stakeholders, 2025, ISBN 978-989-36403-5-7
Publisher: RESTORE4Cs _stakeholders