Rewilding Knowledge Science–Policy Event
25 November 2026 | Comet Louise, Brussels
The EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) offers a unique opportunity to scale up ecosystem restoration across Europe. As Member States develop their National Restoration Plans, the challenge is to identify approaches that deliver measurable ecological benefits while remaining economically feasible and socially acceptable.
Organised by the sister projects WILD-E, REWRITE, and us, Wildcard, in collaboration with the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), this Rewilding Knowledge science–policy event will bring together leading European experts to explore the latest evidence, innovative solutions and practical opportunities for restoring nature at scale.
Across four sessions, participants will examine progress in implementing the NRR, explore the broader evidence base for effective restoration, discuss practical approaches and local experiences, and identify research and innovation needs to accelerate implementation.
The event will cover four key themes:
Session I: Overview and update on NRR implementation
Session II: Evidence-based nature restoration: The big picture
Session III: Evidence-based restoration: Going local and digging deeper
Session IV: Research and innovation needs for effectively implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation
Join us to discover how science and policy can work hand in hand to overcome barriers, unlock opportunities and turn Europe’s restoration ambitions into lasting change for nature and society.
Find more info on the programme here.