Three strategies used in Cantabria promote nature restoration and fight climate change

June 8, 2020 0

the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria ‘IHCantabria’, coordinator of the European Project ALICE, and the Basque Center for Climate Change (BC3), show how Blue and Green Infrastructure Networks (BGINs) can prevent natural disasters while assuring the provision of ecosystem services.

Floods in Paiva River – Portugal Case Study

January 21, 2020 0

Last December due to depressions Elsa and Fabien, intense rainfall occurred in the northern and central Portugal.

Helping the decision process #MagazineSciencesOuest (FR)

May 10, 2018 0

ALICE has been interviewed and presented within Science-Ouest Magazine. This magazine is dedicated to promote research actions to a wide and non-specialist audience. The article […]

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September

02
Project Board Online Meeting
All day
02/09/2020-05/09/2020
Stefano Balbi
11
Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 1
10:30 -12:00
11/09/2020
Diane Burgess
Session 1: Nature-Based Solutions: Where and why?
Are natural features in the Carlingford catchment delivering their full potential? What do we want them to achieve in future? Join to discuss whether nature-based solutions have a role to play in Carlingford catchment and where these could be located.
Special guest: Professor Chris Spray, Eddleston Water Project (Tweed Forum & Dundee University)
Be inspired by this exemplar project that has delivered multiple positive outcomes by using a network of natural features in a solutions-focused way. Learn how they successfully reduced flood risk and restored Eddleston Water for the benefit of wildlife and the local community.
16
Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 2
11:30 -13:00
16/09/2020
Diane Burgess
Working together more effectively
Building on the first session, we will consider how land managers and those who care for the catchment work together more effectively to secure the natural environment everyone wants. Those directly involved in stewardship of areas both land and water are particularly welcome.
Special guest: Mark Horton, Ballinderry Rivers Trust
Learn from Ballinderry Rivers Trust about how to work effectively with local land managers to create a network of nature-based solutions. Hear how this project succeeded in preventing extinction of the freshwater pearl mussel by improving the quality of their habitat.
18
Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 3
14:00 -15:30
18/09/2020
Diane Burgess
Knowing what works
The ALICE Project provides an opportunity to work out what will guide future collaboration and innovation in how the Carlingford catchment is managed. In this final session, we will invite you to consider what information and know-how you need to play your part in the stewardship of Carlingford catchment.
Special guest: Matthew Bushby, Mourne Heritage Trust
Mourne Heritage Trust play a crucial role in conservation of the unique Mournes landscape that is so familiar to those in Carlingford catchment. Learn about their recent work and future priorities that will contribute towards securing a positive future for this iconic landscape.

Project Board Online Meeting

Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 1

Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 2

Northern Ireland/UK Case Study Workshop - Session 3