The WaterLANDS project is led by UCD, coordinated by Craig Bullock & Dr Shane Mc Guinness UCD Environmental Policy UCD Geography, both Earth Institute members. The project has embedded 4-year artistic engagement residencies at each of the 6 'Action Sites' being actively restored by the project

An enriching trip to Germany (Berlin & Greifswald) last month to connect with a fascinating and creative bunch of people - exploring ideas for the next steps with the WaterLANDS artistic residencies. ✨✨✨✨Very exciting times ✨✨✨✨

Ecosystem services are key for our economies, but often overlooked in economic analysis Economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product don't reflect nature's contributions This report by EU_ScienceHub shows the importance of adding nature’s value 👉 europa.eu/!hWDyjH

Want to know more about our WaterLANDS artist-in-residence network? Check our new dedicated site showcasing the amazing work already done! UCD Earth Institute ERINN Innovation waterlands.eu/waterlands-art…

See how SUPERB, MERLINproject | @merlin-project.bsky.social and WaterLANDS managed by European Research Executive Agency are helping reach the ambitious goals of the #NatureRestorationLaw 👇

Thanks to SUPERB WaterLANDS MERLINproject | @merlin-project.bsky.social and REST-COAST for your essential contribution 🔽

We were visiting our demonstration site today with ACRES Breifne 🌱 and checking out how geotextile and reprofiling is helping to recover this amazing blanket bog 🇮🇪🇪🇺 and how to decide restoration techniques #PeatlandsMatter #GenerationRestoration LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature National Parks and Wildlife Service

A nice piece in Agriland on Dúlra #NaturaCommunities group doing amazing work in Connemara & South Mayo, going from strength to strength: agriland.ie/farming-news/r… #NaturaCommunities an initiative of LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature with support from National Parks and Wildlife Service #protectnature #natura2000

Interested in learning about ecosystem restoration & the policy landscape in the context of the EU Nature Restoration Law? Read the report from the Green Deal #RestorationCluster projects #WaterLANDS, MERLINproject | @merlin-project.bsky.social, REST-COAST & SUPERB waterlands.eu/results-and-re…

🌿 Beyond Grants: Valuing Wetlands 🌿 Don't miss this event on 29th Oct with WaterLANDS, Landscape Finance Lab and Wetlands International! 🔷 WaterLANDS Action Sites across 🇪🇺 are identifying and articulating sources of value in their landscapes. lnkd.in/eGaa7thS

#HeritageWeek2024 kicks off Sat August 17 thru to Sun 25 With +2,000 events, there’s definitely something for everyone! On Sun 25 join Cairde na hEaragaile (Dún Lúiche/Dunlewey) for a celebration of nature, landscape & culture. Details here: eventbrite.com/e/tae-in-the-b… The Heritage Council

Some great online peatland events coming up this week organised by Community Wetlands Forum And you don’t even have to put on your wellies and waterproofs 💦☂️💨#HurricaneErnesto #HeritageWeek2024

Wetlands are the Earth’s kidneys: 🦀 reviving biodiversity, 💧 filtering and replenishing water supplies, 🫧 storing carbon, 🏃‍♀️ enhancing livelihoods... Discover more ⬇️ via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau

MARBLES works to unlock the potential of marine biodiversity and we're delighted to be highlighting this project at #AQUA2024 next week. Find out more: marblesproject.eu

💭 At #CPFORUM2024, CLIMAAX unveiled its climate risk toolbox & pilot projects, bridging disaster risk reduction with climate adaptation. 📣 Public bodies & NGOs, find support: climaax.eu Read the workshop report: myriadproject.eu/library/ #ReducingRisksTogether

Join Professor Julia Martin Ortega online or in person at Stockholm's #WorldWaterWeek as she takes part in a session to discuss river health, convened by WWF UK

There is now 1⃣ week left to apply for a Blue Book #Traineeship at the European Commission🇪🇺 If you're a university graduate interested in working on climate action at a European level, this call is for you! 📞 Apply here 👉 europa.eu/!J6FbVN

If you're in 🇧🇬, check out this insightful exhibition from WaterLANDS artist-in-residence Maria Nalbantova. Shameless Ashes, 2024, was inspired by a wildfire that broke out in the Dragoman Marsh in 2020 and can be seen in the Vaska Emanuilova Gallery. waterlands.eu/news-and-event…

Great photo taken by Gerry Faughnan Photography last week at Ballinamore Agricultural Show 🧑‍🌾🚜 When the sun come out in 🇮🇪, it is ice cream 🍦 time 🙂 LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature WaterLANDS

Are you attending the International Geographical Congress 2024 in Dublin? #ICG2024 #WaterLANDSH2020 partners are presenting the project across diverse thematics including finance, co-creation and art! 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦🌿💧🎨💰 Find out more: waterlands.eu/news-and-event…