International Course on River and Wetland Restoration
A 5-day international course will take place in the Czech Republic in the Elbe River Basin wetland systems. The fifth of a series of such courses organized within the Carpathian Wetland Initiative region, this course is based on the good practice of courses organized on both national and international levels, for the promotion of understanding and establishment of communication and cooperation among various sectors – land-users, nature conservation, water resource management, agriculture and forestry.
Target group: Experts, scientists, biologists, project managers, project designers, technicians, foresters, farmers, those who are involved in wetland and especially river wetlands restoration, as well as the personnel employed in state administration responsible for protection of nature, environment and sustainable use of natural resources associated with wetlands and shallow water bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Participants: About 16 representatives of the target group from Europe
Application Deadline (please use the application form below): 16 August 2024
Course Dates: 7-11 October 2024
Main topics of the course will be as follows:
- Wetland restoration (goals, measures and techniques, monitoring and evaluation)
- Experience with project planning and implementation
- Public awareness and public involvement
The programme includes a thematic study tour to the sites with river and wetland restoration projects implemented within the River Elbe Basin. Participants will have the opportunity to see successful projects in situ and discuss phases of the projects preparation and implementation as well as evaluation and suitable financial resources. The course participants will also have an opportunity to present in brief wetland restoration projects they are involved in.
