Rewilding European Shorelines and Beyond

We promote the adaptation of the innovative conservation approach of 'rewilding' as a nature-based solution to restore Europe's intertidal areas.

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Connecting Climate, Nature, and People

We assess social and environmental drivers and barriers to rewilding intertidal seascapes amid climate change and organise Multi-Actor Labs to understand the seascapes’ significance across different stakeholders.
Demonstration sites & Key habitats

Our focus is on three vital intertidal soft sediment habitats:
saltmarsh, seagrass meadows, and mudflats across 10 demonstrators in Europe and the USA and Canada.
System Thinking

We're adopting a systems thinking approach to predict and expand the future of coastal areas across Europe.
Our goal is to make informed decisions that benefit both the environment and society.
Innovative Tools

We're developing tools and methods for successful rewilding, to ensure high ecological and societal benefits for a resilient, climate-neutral European shorelines.

Where We Work

The REWRITE project's 10 demonstrators cover a range of climates and represent important coastal areas worldwide.
They help us study how climate and human activity affect intertidal soft sediment (ISS) seascapes, enhancing our understanding of these ecosystems and their response to environmental changes.

We are excited to lead the REWRITE project and embark on this innovative journey to restore and rewild European coastal zones. By bridging scientific knowledge and societal engagement, we aim to create a sustainable future where nature thrives, contributing to climate resilience and biodiversity support.

— Vona Méléder
Researcher at Nantes Université & Project Coordinator of REWRITE

Who We Are

24 partners
14 countries
10 demo sites

We're a global consortium of 24 partners, spanning 14 countries in Europe, the USA, and Canada. Our work centers around
10 demo sites, backed by a Scientific Cluster, Stakeholder Steering Committee, and an Advisory Board.

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Latest news and events

Introducing Léa Paly!

18 Dec 2024

We’re thrilled to introduce Léa, a geographer and postdoctoral researcher who has joined the REWRITE team from Le Mans University!

New REWRITE article published!

19 Nov 2024

Mapping Microphytobenthic Biomass Using Cutting-Edge Remote Sensing

5th ESP Europe Conference

18 – 22 Nov 2024

Ecosystem Services: One Planet, One Health

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05 Nov 2024

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Rewilding European Shorelines and Beyond

Connecting Climate, Nature, and People

Demonstration sites & Key habitats

System Thinking

Innovative Tools

Where We Work

Gyldensteen Coastal Lagoon

Wadden Sea

Essex estuaries complex

Dublin Bay

Scheldt estuary

Loire Estuary

Ria de Aveiro

Cádiz Bay

Fundy Bay

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

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