The Society of Wetland Scientists, european Chapter, held the 12^th Annual Meeting focusing on "Sustainable Management of Wetlands - Exploring New Approaches to Water Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Recovery, Pollution Control and Climate Change". This event took place shortly after the 7^th EPCN Workshop + LIFE Charcos Seminar, on the 5^th and 6^thof May, at the same location, and included:

• Thematic sessions on:
• • Paludiculture as a sustainable use of wetlands
  • Ecological quality and conservation of wetlands
  • River conservation: facing agriculture intensification and climate
  • Wetlands and water quality 
• SWS European Chapter meeting
• Renewal of the Memorandum of Cooperation between Ramsar & SWS

There was also the opportunity to visit Vascão stream (Ramsar Site), under the LIFE Saramugo Project, coordenated by LPN - Liga para a Protecção da Natureza.

Detailed information on the 12^th Annual SWS European Chapter Meeting is available at this website.

12^th Annual SWS European Chapter Meeting - Abstract book

Here is the report of the 12^th SWS Europe Chapter Annual Meeting