Restoring a wetland requires dedication. Ideally, seven key players plan and work together to make this complex undertaking a success on the ground.
- #GenerationRestoration
Enthusiastic individuals support wetland restoration with their own choices, voices, actions, and by getting involved in local initiatives.
- Public Sector
Local, regional, and national governments typically enable, plan and facilitate a wetland restoration initiative. They help gather input from key stakeholders, make trade-off decisions, and often lead and manage the project.
- Funders
Governments, financial institutions, foundations, and individuals provide the actual funding needed to make the restoration project a reality.
- Community Leaders
Representatives understand which ecosystem benefits are most important to residents and ensure that locals have a voice and a role in the process.
- Private Sector
Local businesses, fishers and farmers often depend on wetlands and restoration can enhance their livelihoods. The agricultural, beverage and food industries are also beneficiaries.
- Educators
Teachers and other influencers work to raise awareness of the advantages of wetland restoration and may help build skills or provide advice to policymakers.
- Scientists and Wetland Practitioners
Technical experts provide continuous knowledge to the community and project leaders as well as ensure research findings, technology and innovation play a role in wetland restoration.
