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Agenda – Restoration Workshop Bologna, 11–12 December

Restoration Workshop Bologna, 11-12 December 2025 Hosted by: CNR-ISMAR, UNINA Registration form Download Pdf Day 1 13:00-14:00 Lunch and registration 14:00-14:15 Introduction and logistics 14:15-14:45 Setting the scene on the Nature Restoration Regulation Maddalena Visser (DG Environment) 14:45-15:15 LIFE MAPPER introduction Federica Foglini (CNR ISMAR)

Life Mapper project is developing EU-wide questionnaires to support the assessment and restoration of marine habitats.

Life Mapper project is developing EU-wide questionnaires to support the assessment andrestoration of marine habitats.These tools will:✅ Define criteria and ecological thresholds✅ Map areas most suitable for restoration✅ Gather broad expert input via Euromarine, EEA, and JRCIn the coming months, the project will finalize the

Life Mapper project

12–14 November 2025 – Ireland

The Life Mapper project is getting ready for key activities to support the restoration of Europe’smarine habitats. 12–14 November 2025 – IrelandWe will join the EU-wide Implementation Support Event on Strategic Planning for NatureRestoration (Marine Ecosystems) to:✅ Share insights✅ Align national restoration plans with EU

11–12 December 2025 – Bologna, Italy

The Life Mapper project The Life Mapper project will take part in a milestone workshop hosted by CNR-ISMAR , under the coordination of Federica Foglini and Simonetta Fraschetti bringing together experts, researchers, and organizations to: The Life Mapper project will take part in a milestone

Discovering the Sea Floor: Why Habitat Mapping is So Important

The oceans hide complex and fragile worlds beneath their surface. Understanding these environments is not merely a matter of scientific curiosity; it is a necessity for protecting marine life and managing resources sustainably. Marine habitat mapping is the tool that allows us to explore and