Policy Brief - Engagement and Co-Creation for Wetland Restoration
Restoring wetlands at the speed and scale required by the EU Nature Restoration Regulation depends on the acceptance and support of the people who live and work around them.
Engagement that starts early and is adapted to the local context reduces conflict and improves the legitimacy and durability of wetlands restoration.
Policy makers can enable and support co-creation for wetland restoration by funding engagement as part of restoration, allowing some flexibility for restoration plans to adapt to stakeholder needs, and supporting measures that keep benefits in the region.