About
What to expect
The research examines how ecosystem restoration can affect carbon stocks, greenhouse gas fluxes, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity.
- Restoration increased soil carbon compared with degraded ecosystems.
- Restored ecosystems rarely recovered fully to pristine conditions.
- Recovery varied by ecosystem type and land use.
- Restoration age and wetland water levels also mattered.
- Restoring forests and grasslands could store soil carbon.
- This would require vast areas over long periods.
- Protecting existing natural ecosystems is the first priority.
- The PhD research is presented in a book.
FAQ
How can I register?
Use the registration link:
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Who organizes the event?
The organizers are:
Faculty of Science
Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences.
What research does the event cover?
The research compares restored ecosystems with degraded and pristine ecosystems using data from thousands of studies.
Restoration increased soil carbon and improved climate and biodiversity outcomes compared with degraded ecosystems.
Restored ecosystems rarely recovered fully to pristine conditions.
Recovery varied by ecosystem type, previous land use, restoration age, and wetland water levels.
Restoring degraded forests and grasslands worldwide could store substantial soil carbon, but would require vast areas over long periods.
Restoration cannot fully compensate for degradation, so protecting existing natural ecosystems is the first priority.
Who is Irene Ascenzi?
Irene Ascenzi was born in Rome in 1991. She earned a BSc in Environmental Science at Sapienza University of Rome and an MSc in Marine Sciences at the University of Genoa. In Húsavík, Iceland, she studied sonar effects on whale behavior and found historical sailing ships. She spent several years on tourist expeditions and social support programs across northern Europe. An MSc in Sustainable Development followed at Utrecht University. Her thesis explored reforestation incentives in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. In 2021 she joined Radboud University for a PhD in Environmental Science.
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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