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Restoration of Wetlands and Peatlands in the Northwest Region

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About the Project

The Faculty of Geography at Babeș-Bolyai University (Project Promoter), in partnership with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (Partner 1), is carrying out the project “Restoration of wetlands and peatlands in the North-West Region”(NWPEAT).

The project is funded by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, The RO – Environment – “Environment, adaptation to climate change and ecosystems” Programme, “Restoration of wetlands and peatlands” call for proposals. The RO-Environment Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests as Programme Operator.

Events

Exchange of best practices in Norway

StatusDate: 22-25.02.2024 Location: Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Trondheim, Norway From 22-25 February 2024, some of the members of the NWPEAT team from Babeș-Bolyai University were on an exchange of experience at the headquarters of the Norwegian partner,...

Digital brochures associated with peatland ecosystems

StatusDate: 12.02.2024 10 digital brochures have been created within the NWPEAT project. The purpose of these brochures is to promote the peatlands and their benefits. Each brochure contains information about the site's location, biodiversity landmarks, hydrography,...

World Wetlands Day celebrated with photo-documentary exhibition

StatusDate: 2-9.02.2024Location: Lateralia Gallery, Central University Library "Lucian Blaga", Cluj-Napoca   The Faculty of Geography, Babeș-Bolyai University, together with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, will celebrate World Wetlands Day with a...

Exploring winter in La Poduri Peatland

StatusDate: 5.01.2024 Location: La Poduri Peatland (Cluj county)   La Poduri Peatland is covered by snow. Any nature lover can take a hiking day in Muntele Mare area, near Buscat Ski Resort, including a visit to La Poduri Peatland. The area already benefits from...

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Teams

The project is being carried out by a team of professionals from Babeș-Bolyai University and Norwegian Institute for Nature Research. Follow us to learn more about each project member. Visit the Team page to find out more about each member.