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Home > Archives for nature restoration

nature restoration

From drainage to restoration: A new chapter for Estonia’s wetlands

May 28, 2024

In Estonia, drained peatlands are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and thus exacerbate climate change. Our case study highlights the success of a project aimed at restoring the water regime of a mire ecosystem, leading to a remarkable growth in vegetation and the recovery of multiple species.


A truly nature friendly investment – support for the development of Blooming meadows

December 18, 2023

This case study demonstrates a new pilot programme which is designed specifically to help these grasslands and the landowners managing them. 


Protecting the biodiversity of Estonia’s agricultural landscapes

December 6, 2023

The case study demonstrates some of the many ways EU funds can and should be used to support nature restoration and conservation projects. These are instrumental to address the biodiversity crisis across sectors. 


Biodiversity on the brink: What’s holding back financing for nature in the EU?

February 7, 2023

This report provides insights into a number of significant barriers at the national level to financing nature restoration and conservation measures, such as authorities’ lack of knowledge about what constitutes biodiversity, insufficient collaboration between actors and excessively restrictive funding criteria. It also includes recommendations for both the EU and national levels.


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