Partners – Eurolakes.eu

Partners

EUROLakes project is inherently interdisciplinary. It brings together a unique consortium of partners, integrating disciplines across ecological and conservation biology, agroforestry, soil science, environmental engineering, data science, socio-economics, environmental law and IT to develop a comprehensive approach to lake conservation.

By incorporating historical data, and digital twinning to simulate environments and data-driven models for projecting future scenarios, the project addresses lake restoration across a time continuum while involving socio-ecological processes.

Social sciences and humanities are embedded in EUROLakes’ core, emphasizing governance, stewardship and strong community engagement to foster shared responsibility.

13

ORGANIZATIONS

7

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL EUROPE (WIE)

WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL OFFICE (WIGO)

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (IIASA)

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (IIASA) is an international research institute that advances systems analysis and applies its research methods to identify policy solutions to reduce human footprint, enhance the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The mission of IIASA is to support research in relation to problems of modern societies arising from scientific and technological development. The institute draws on its strengths of systems science and interdisciplinarity to address such problems, while engaging with a global scientific network to amplify its research and impact. The unique institutional setting of IIASA facilitates independent research based on international research teams combining global and local knowledge.

IIASA is actively involved in the EUROLakes project as both a work package leader and partner across several work packages (WPs). As the leader of WP2 on Modelling and Digital Twin Demonstrations, IIASA applies advanced modelling techniques for impact assessment in lake case study areas, informing socio-economic transitions and climate change impacts. Within this same WP, IIASA also leads the development of visualization tools to demonstrate effectiveness of management options for improving the ecological status of lakes in the case study sites. In WP1, IIASA contributes to the co-development of protection and restoration (P&R) strategies for each case study lake site. In WP3, IIASA contributes to defining evaluation criteria for measuring the effectiveness of conservation efforts and supports the selection of appropriate indicators. In WP4, IIASA collaborates on developing training materials for green economic transitions at the landscape scale and supports stakeholder capacity building. In WP5, IIASA is involved in selecting replicators using the 4 Returns (4R) Framework methodology for habitat restoration, as well as synthesizing lessons and best practices to improve the 4R approach.

Team: Taher Kahil, Florian Sorger-Domenigg and Albert Nkwasa

FONDAZIONE ENI ENRICO MATTEI (FEEM)

EUROPROJECT OOD (EP)

GLOBAL NATURE FUND STIFTUNG (GNF)

LANDSCAPE FINANCE LAB – VEREIN FURINKUBATION NACHHALTIGER LANDSCHAFTEN (LFL)

UNIVERSITY OF TUSCIA (UNITUS)

UNIVERSITY OF TUSCIA (UNITUS) is a public research institution located in Italy, founded in 1979 and currently home to approximately 8,000 students. UNITUS is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and dedication to sustainable development, cultural heritage, environmental sciences, engineering and agricultural innovation. The university plays a pivotal role in advancing research across various fields, including agronomy, forestry, environmental management, and food science. UNITUS fosters collaboration through participation in European and international projects, leveraging its expertise to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable resource management. The university is particularly noted for its contributions to applied research in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), agroecology and ecosystem conservation, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application. In addition to its research activities, UNITUS emphasizes the importance of education and outreach, training the next generation of leaders in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through its various programs and partnerships, UNITUS is committed to promoting innovative practices that enhance ecological resilience and support sustainable agricultural systems

UNITUS is actively involved in the EUROLakes project, serving as both a work package leader and a partner across multiple work packages (WPs). As the leader of WP3 on Demonstrations, UNITUS aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of Preservation and Restoration measures at the Vico Lake case study, employing a 4RF and PMCA analysis perspective. The primary objectives of these actions are to reduce agricultural runoff into the lake through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), optimize agricultural practices and support the transition to sustainable farming. UNITUS also seeks to raise environmental awareness within local communities, encouraging best practices in agriculture, forestry, NBS and wildlife conservation for sustainable land management. Evaluating Ecosystem Functionality by monitoring Key Indicators, improving conservation status of species and ecosystems, and minimizing human impact on water and ecosystems are also central goals. UNITUS aims to integrate the outcomes of these actions into existing management plans to amplify their impact, while also enhancing territorial control for environmental monitoring to prevent theft and damage, thereby maintaining the integrity of assets. Furthermore, UNITUS will collaborate closely with other partners, supporting evaluations throughout the EUROLakes project by providing data and incorporating findings into the case study demonstration activities.

Team : Maria Nicolina Ripa, Fabio Recanatesi, Raffaele Pelorosso, Giulia Mancini. Chiara Iavarone, Alessio Patriarca, Eros Caputi, Carlo Rossi, Massimo Romanelli