Located in the south of France, along the Mediterranean coast, the Camargue is the main territorial component of the Rhone delta. Wetland ecosystems of the Camargue are important for a range of regulating ecosystem services such as climate regulation, flood mitigation, water purification and nutrient cycling. They also provide important provisioning and cultural services through agriculture, fishing, cattle grazing, wildfowl hunting and bird watching. More information here.

The Camargue was chosen as one of RESTORE4Cs Case Pilots due to its diverse landscapes and contrasting hydrological conditions, which affect carbon sequestration capacity. The region’s wetlands, including shallow lagoons, marshes, and rice paddies, are increasingly threatened by urbanisation, agriculture, and climate change, requiring active water management. Restoration efforts in the Camargue offer a unique opportunity to study the impact of both positive (restoration) and negative (hydrological changes) interventions on wetland carbon storage and climate change mitigation.

Watch the Camargue trailer and enjoy the incredible images shot in Marais du Viguerait, Cassaïre, Scirpae Ronde, Marais du Verdier and Étang de Vaccarès for the RESTORE4Cs documentary!

About the project:
RESTORE4Cs is a Horizon Europe project evaluating the impact of wetland restoration on climate change mitigation and ecosystem services. It aims to create a digital platform to help stakeholders assess the costs and benefits of restoration efforts and promote sustainable management. The project also focuses on engaging communities and supporting EU policies to preserve the ecological and social value of wetlands.
RESTORE4Cs will assess the environmental and socio-economic impact of wetland restoration in six European coastal regions by analysing carbon storage, greenhouse gas exchange, and biodiversity.

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RESTORE4Cs: Modelling restoration of wetlands for carbon pathways, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem services, and biodiversity co-benefits.