Ghent, Belgium
9 – 13 March 2026
The EU H2020 MERLIN – Mainstreaming Ecological Restoration of Freshwater-related Ecosystems in a Landscape Context – Final Project Meeting will bring together partners and stakeholders from across Europe to present the outcomes and lessons learned from four years of large-scale ecosystem restoration. The event will highlight case studies from rivers, wetlands and peatlands across Europe, showcasing practical approaches to nature-based solutions, business
–biodiversity cooperation, and policy innovation for the restoration of these vital
ecosystems.