Turning shared knowledge into coordinated restoration action

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This workshop during the 15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration  (SERE 2026) will examine how regional cooperation can enhance the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) and support wider restoration goals.

Using the Baltic Sea region and HELCOM—supported by the PROTECT BALTIC project—as a practical example, the session demonstrates how coordinated regional collaboration advances strategic restoration planning.

The workshop focuses on three key areas:

1. Shared data collection and infrastructure 
2. Exchange of restoration methods and experiences 
3. Strategic regional approaches for scaling up implementation 

Participants will gain insights into how regional frameworks can align efforts, create synergies, and accelerate progress. 

The Baltic Sea model will be presented as a transferable approach for other regional seas seeking coordinated restoration action.