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I talked to Sahar Stevenson-Jones, the Project Officer for the Marine Restoration Project at SERE (The Society for Ecological Restoration Europe).
The Marine Restoration Working Group was established at the SERE2024 Conference in Tartu, Estonia, and currently meets 4 times a year, with the 5 task forces, which are each focusing on unique objectives, meeting more regularly. The group is currently at 65 members, from across Europe, and includes researchers, practitioners, experts in finance and policy, as well as students. The group is chaired by Roberto Danovaro, and co-chaired by Joel Lindholm. Their primary priority is to adapt the SER International Principles and Standards, specifically the attributes tables of the Ecological Recovery Wheel, to the marine space. You can find out more here: www.ser-europe.org/mrwg.
Enjoy the episode! All the best from Brussels.
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The Marine Restoration Working Group at SER Europe (Society for Ecological Restoration)
The Marine Restoration Working Group aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange amongst the network of experts and stakeholders dedicated to the restoration of marine environments, particularly focusing on the deep sea and on coastal habitats in its initial stages.
Consisting of a core panel of experts with a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise, the MRWG is supported by a broader community of participants who can engage in meetings, online discussions and events. The MRWG will drive the development of marine restoration standards and methodologies, addressing current gaps and promoting best practices.