Abstract
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly promoted in European river basins to address intensifying hydrological extremes while supporting ecological restoration. Yet their hydrological functioning, spatial context-dependence, and governance requirements remain insufficiently understood in engineered lowland systems. This extended abstract synthesizes insights from two complementary NbS research strands: (1) qualitative, expert-based research on the hydrological and socioecological impacts of Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) and (2) quantitative modelling research on riverine wetlands in a Dutch lowland catchment. Together, these studies examine how ecosystem-driven and designed NbS enhance retention, delay runoff, and increase hydrological connectivity, and how their combined insights can guide integrated, multifunctional river-resilience strategies.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2026 |
| Event | 9th IAHR Europe Congress, IAHR 2026: Innovating Hydro-Environment Engineering for a Sustainable Future: Arctic Waters and Beyond - Kulturens hus, Lulea, Sweden Duration: 9 Jun 2026 → 12 Jun 2026 Conference number: 9 https://www.ltu.se/en/research/research-subjects/fluid-mechanics/iahr-europe-congress |
Conference
| Conference | 9th IAHR Europe Congress, IAHR 2026 |
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| Abbreviated title | IAHR 2026 |
| Country/Territory | Sweden |
| City | Lulea |
| Period | 9/06/26 → 12/06/26 |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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