14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration “Bringing Science, Practice and Policy of Nature Restoration”

The 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration takes place in Estonia, Tartu, from August 26 to 30, 2024. The theme is Bringing Science, Practice and Policy of Nature Restoration. This international conference is organised by the European Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SERE), University of Tartu Landscape Biodiversity Group and Estonian Seminatural Community Conservation Association.

Ecological restoration is a topic that holds a prominent place on both political and scientific agendas. The decline in biodiversity demands our urgent attention, and degraded ecosystems worldwide require an effective and knowledge-driven path to recovery. The EU is actively working on the Nature Restoration Law, and in 2024, new and ambitious goals and actions to reverse biodiversity decline in Europe will be agreed upon.

The SERE2024 conference will serve as an opportunity to develop effective approaches for the long-term recovery of nature. It allows for the reciprocal exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across Europe. The sessions will cover topics ranging from the theory and practice of restoring various ecosystems (wetlands, grasslands, forests, rivers, agroecosystems, urban and marine ecosystems) to ecological restoration's socioeconomic and political contexts. A particular focus will be discussions on developing national restoration plans under the new EU Nature Restoration Law.

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is a global organization dedicated to promoting the science, practice, and policy of ecological restoration to protect biodiversity, improve adaptation to climate change, mitigate its effects, and restore a healthy relationship between nature and society.

The European Chapter of the Society (SERE) brings together members from 37 countries. SERE operates as a 'network of networks,' collaborating with national restoration organizations across Europe to advance science-based approaches and best practices in ecological restoration.