EUROLakes will demonstrate the scalability of the proposed nature-based solutions through replication activities in other lake landscapes. This will also bridge the gap between science and implementation to improve the evidence-based restoration and protection of lakes and wetlands, and safeguard the lessons learned regarding inspiration, as well as social, natural, and financial returns.

The project will ensure the replicability of its integrated approaches by supporting stakeholders in pre-identified ‘associated regions’ in Europe with the development of their own replication action plans and roadmaps using the P&R and socio-economic measures demonstrated during EUROLakes implementation.

• Hyperlocal to local communication & dissemination campaigns will be introduced to promote and raise further awareness about the nature-based approaches used.
• Capacity-building programs will be implemented to ensure knowledge sharing to replication regions.
• Networking and synergies activities will take place to ensure best-practice and knowledge sharing between relevant projects and initiatives, including sister projects.

A funding selection process will be set up for the identification of the most suitable third parties to implement replication activities in three natural lakes in different European associated regions. Each of the selected third parties will receive up to 100,000 EUR for implementing P&R activities as part of the co-development of replication plans and roadmaps for each site, building on the knowledge accumulated during the EUROLakes demonstration activities. Workshops will be conducted to learn from experiences integrating the 4 Returns in the P&R of natural lake ecosystems and their biodiversity.