SWOS

Horizon 2020 research project aimed at using satellite data to assist with wetland monitoring and reporting obligations for environmental policies.

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

Policy recommendations for better wetland management presented at SWOS final conference: 'Existing EU policies require better implementation to support wetlands' #ResearchImpactEU https://t.co/zK0323T6X0 @IUCNBrussels @EU_Commission @EU_EASME

[ΕΚΒΥ @ekby_greece]

With @SWOS_H2020 tools @ekby_greece has mapped and assessed #wetland ecosystems of the 10 Greek @RamsarConv sites and their catchments. Greek representative from Ministry of Environment @YPEKA said they will use them to update the Ramsar Information Sheets https://t.co/NZMSHPaOy6

[NextGEOSS @NextGEOSS]

The #PhiWeek is in full swing. Learn about Space 4.0 & Earth observation from the ESA Director himself. Read about the Phi Week here: https://t.co/vprskcSXJA Follow livestream here: https://t.co/1pCADzQgYr #opendata #Earthobservation

[IUCN Water and Land Management Team @IUCN_Water]

Based on evidence from the Global Wetland Outlook, conservation action has failed wetland biodiversity. From #RamsarCOP13 to #EGYPTCOP14, #PartnersforWetlands call to embed wetland conservation in the post-2020 biodiversity & SDG agendas: https://t.co/6VSJ8qTIwx

#WeValueWetlands

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

And so the conference ends but as @kathrin_weise said in her closing remarks, this does not mark the end of SWOS! On behalf of all involved we would like to thank you for your contributions to the conference and to the project as a whole #wetlands @RamsarConv @EU_Commission

[ETC-UMA @ETC_UMA]

Discussion with @RamsarConv , @IUCNBrussels & @WetlandsEurope about recommendation n°
2) Harmonisation needed on widely used ecosystem based wetland definitions for better management & conservation

[ETC-UMA @ETC_UMA]

@ETC_UMA director @abdul_dania starts presenting @SWOS_H2020's key recommendations:
1) Consider eco-hydrological boundaries of wetland ecosystems for their conservation & restoration

[ΕΚΒΥ @ekby_greece]

#SWOS has developed tools, services, mapping products and indicators for #wetland ecosystems #mapping, #monitoring and #assessment, to support national reporting for EU and global environmental policies! @ekby_greece is proud to be part of that great @SWOS_H2020 project team!

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

Wetlands have a crucial role in combating climate change says Anne Teller as she discusses how SWOS' work relates to European and International policy frameworks @EU_Commission #wetlands

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

Users of the #SWOS products from France, Hungary, Tanzania and Greece sharing their experience of using the data to influence local stakeholders and to improve their own wetland management

[Dania Abdul Malak @abdul_dania]

@ETC_UMA colleague @Schroder_C presenting the solutions developed by @SWOS_H2020 to improve wetland #inventories including the support provided to @EU_ENV @EUEnvironment in the #EU working group on #Mapping and #assessment of #ECOSYSTEMS and their services

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

#SWOS is bringing the software to the data says @kathrin_weise as she gives a technical presentation on the products and tools of SWOS #wetlands

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

We have lost 35% of wetlands from 1970-2015 according to the Global Wetland Outlook report, we must all act! @OuedraogoPaul1 importantly reminds us as he delivers his key note speech at the #SWOS conference #wetlands @RamsarConv

[IUCN European Regional Office @IUCNEurope]

Satellite data and remote sensing can help develop better policy. Data generated by @SWOS_H2020 has helped do this already with the Greek @RamsarConv sites and the Kilombero Floodplain says @lucbas1 as he opens the #SWOS conference #wetlands

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

Good morning, today is the day of the #SWOS conference! We look forward to the great discussions today #wetlands

[Dr Ilse Geijzendorffer @igeijz]

Since #ramsarcop13 Anis Guelmami @TourduValat does not seem to have stopped speaking about the results of the @SWOS_H2020 project. There are internships positions @TourduValat open if you want to work with him!

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

Participants discussing in the morning plenary how the SWOS tools help them, the potential of SWOS and how will move forward to help protect #wetlands

[Martin Watson @SWVisionsBE]

Moderating the .@SWOS_H2020 workshop on satellite imaging for wetlands today in Brussels with @IUCNBrussels and #Jena-Optronik.

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

SWOS’ @jonaseberle presents the SWOS portal with its interactive map viewer, datasets, storylines, geospatial products and more! https://t.co/q635GCjhYF #wetlands #monitoring

[SWOS @SWOS_H2020]

SWOS products can be used in different combinations to derive indicators such as wetlands extent or wetland threats #ResearchImpactEU #EarthObservation #satellite