The Upper River Tamar catchment comprises an area of 47,688 ha and lies in southwest England, spanning north-east Cornwall and west Devon. It flows from the river’s source near Morwenstow, close to the Atlantic coast, southwards to Launceston through gently undulating terrain composed primarily of Devonian slate and sandstone formations.

The Upper Tamar catchment is a rural area dominated by livestock farming and pasture.

Averbode Bos & Heide consists of a variety of open and closed naturetypes. Fens, heather and graslands alternate with deciduous forests ans former pine plantations. The historical landuse large scale pine forestation has dramatically changed the sight and hydrology of the landscape. Since a few decades, Natuurpunt is working hard to restore the landscape, hydrology and biodiversity of the area.

A rare area of relative peace and quiet, not affected by construction and spatial disorder.

Bioclimate Park Drienova in Rajec, Slovakia, is a 27-hectare regeneratively managed agricultural landscape that has undergone a complete ecological transformation since 2014. After decades of industrial farming, it now functions as a living demonstration site for hydrology, regenerative agriculture, soil and biodiversity restoration, ecosystems resilience and efforts toward climate healing.

It represents a rare biodiversity hotspot in the Rajcanka River basin, combining pastures, orchards, vineyards, wetlands, small water bodies, and a network of nature-based solutions (NBS) designed to restore the water cycle and soil health.

Spanning 83,000 m2 in the heart of Valencia, Parc Central acts as a critical green lung within a dense urban environment that faces significant runoff risks. As the city’s first large-scale park to utilize advanced Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), it integrates permeable pavements and retention tanks to demonstrate the power of circular water use in Mediterranean cities.

This innovative space balances functional water management with aesthetic beauty, offering visitors an educational glimpse into the future of climate-adaptive urban design.

Chadwick Lakes represent a rare, linear freshwater system in Malta’s semi-arid environment, characterized by a historic cascade of dams and pools that create a unique green corridor. As a highly protected Area of Ecological Importance, the valley supports a diverse mosaic of wetlands and terraced landscapes, hosting the island’s only known populations of several rare freshwater species.

Beyond its ecological significance, the site provides a scenic, cool microclimate for visitors, demonstrating how restoring historic water-management infrastructure can revitalize both national biodiversity and community spaces.

Gelderse Poort is a transnational nature-area, alongside the banks of the German-Dutch Rhine branches. It can be seen as the start of the Rhine-delta. There are opportunities for reforestation (floodplain-forest), storage of water and new side channels. This will enhance biodiversity and counteract drought-problems.

The area is appointed as ‘Natura 2000’-area (European Nature directive) and as ‘Dutch National Landscape’.

The Schwerin Lakeland in Northeastern Germany is a vast, post-glacial landscape defined by an intricate network of lakes and fertile agricultural plains. Facing the increasing pressures of a continental climate, the region must balance the water needs of its diverse ecosystems with the demands of intensive local agriculture.

Through WATERGRID, we are developing climate-adaptive water buffers designed to store seasonal surpluses, ensuring a reliable water supply for both farming and nature during periods of drought.

Located along one of the last free-flowing sections of the Danube in Austria, this site protects one of the most significant and expansive floodplain landscapes remaining in Central Europe. As a vital ecological neighbor to the Marchfeld the area supports a rich diversity of species within its untouched riverine ecosystem.

This rare combination of stunning natural scenery and regional productivity makes the site an outstanding recreational space, highlighting the essential balance between ecological preservation and local food security.