Ana Isabel da Silva Mendes

Ana Isabel da Silva Mendes

Ecology & Biogeography, Integrated in MED
Ecology & Biogeography
Integrated in MED

About

After the degree in biology and master on natural resource management, I have been mainly involved in the creation and development of European cooperation projects in the area of restoration of freshwater ecosystems, both at National, European and International level (China). I highlight the experience of more than 15 years with multidisciplinary teams from different universities and national and foreign public entities in freshwater ecosystems I emphasize the experience in team management and added value in international experience as an expert on the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and the Ramsar Convention. On the past 6 years I have been coordinating the area of "Restoration, Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity" of the China Europe Water Platform. Also of relevancy is the recent public work on  Towards a legal definition of ecological restoration: Reviewing international, European and Member States' case law (RECIEL 1- 15. doi:10.1111/reel.12476). I am an invited member of Society for Ecological Restoration Law group, contributing to the revision of new proposal of Nature Restoration law. I am responsible for the launch and implementation of the Water Restoration Commitment of UN Water Conference - https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/commitment-water-restoration

Present Research
  • Climate change
  • Landuse
  • Biodiversity
  • Restoration
  • Soil degradation
  • Water
Research Interests
  • Biodiversity

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Thematic lines to which I contribute:
Biodiversity & Conservation

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Projects

Project Funding Lead Institution Role Start End Scope
CEWP Lot 1 - Developing knowledge. policy recommendations and strengthening capacities on Water Management and Ecological security in the frame of the China Europe Water Platform European Commission - H2020 Program International Office for Water (IOWater)(França) MED Representative 2018-01-01 2021-12-31 Internacional
CEWP Lot 5 - Horizontal Activities Program under the PI-Supported China Europe Water Platform (CEWP) Lot 5 European Commission - H2020 Program Danish Environmental Protection Agency(Dinamarca) MED Representative 2018-01-01 2021-12-31 Internacional
REWET - REstoration of WETlands to minimise emissions and maximise carbon uptake European Commission - H2020 Program IDENER MED Representative 2022-01-09 2026-01-08 Internacional
Water4All - Water Security for the Planet European Commission - Horizon Europe ANR - Agence Nationale de la Recherche (France) MED Representative 2022-06-01 2029-05-31 Internacional
SD-WISHEES - Supporting and Developing WIdening Strategies to tackle Hydroclimatic Extreme Events: impacts and Sustainable solutions for cultural heritage Horizonte Europa Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche(Portugal) MED Representative 2023-01-01 2026-12-31 Internacional
Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet- is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. Portugal coordinator – 2022-2029. Grand 101060874 Portugal MED Representative 2022-01-01 2029-08-13 Internacional