Freshwater, Wetlands, and Sponge Landscapes for Resilient Europe: Policy Insights from Flagship Projects
10 March 2026 · 13:00–17:00 CET · Maison de la Poste, Brussels (Hybrid)
Co-organised by MERLIN · WaterLANDS · SpongeScapes · SpongeWorks
About the Event
Europe is entering a decisive phase in implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). This joint policy event presents key insights from four Horizon flagship projects and offers a space for exchange with EU and national decision makers.
The event will
- Highlight practical tools and success stories from freshwater, wetland, and sponge landscapes across Europe.
- Include short video messages from restoration implementers.
- Facilitate discussion on two essential themes for upscaling restoration under the NRR: Scalability and Economic sectors & financing.
Important Information
Limited Capacity & Quotas: Onsite participation is limited to 90 seats. To ensure balanced representation across Member States, sectors, and institutions, participation quotas may apply. A hybrid (online) option will be available.
Registration Timeline
Registration is closed (31 January 2026)
Participation confirmed by: 8 February 2026
Practical Details
Venue: Maison de la Poste, Tour & Taxis, Brussels
Access: 10–15 min walk from Brussels-North station; well served by public transport
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Cost: Free of charge
Contact
For questions, please contact the event secretariat: brussels2026@project-merlin.eu
Funding Acknowledgement
This event is supported by the EU-funded projects MERLIN, WaterLANDS, SpongeScapes and SpongeWorks under the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programmes.