SWIM ended April on a high note, holding its second consortium meeting from 21 to 24 April.This was a week packed with reflection, fieldwork, and shared discovery. [...]
In April, SWIM met with its pilot site leaders to share updates on the project’s ongoing work, technical developments, and the critical efforts being undertaken to improve water management and ecological health across the region. [...]
The European Ocean Days 2026 in Brussels provided a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders across governance, science, and funding sectors to come together and discuss the future of Europe's oceans and waters. A key theme from the event was the interconnectedness of rivers, freshwater ecosystems, and seas - a concept at [...]
Turning plans into action is a key milestone for any large-scale project. In early December, SWIM partners met at two of the project’s pilot sites in Croatia to jointly define timelines, workflows, and priorities for the actions ahead. [...]
As 2025 comes to a close, it marks an important starting point for SWIM. The first months of the project have been about laying strong foundations – bringing together a diverse consortium, aligning ambitions, and setting a clear course towards the protection and restoration of migratory fish habitats across the [...]
In September 2025, the SWIM project officially kicked off in Zagreb, marking the start of an ambitious journey to restore habitats for migratory fish species and enhance the health of freshwater ecosystems. The launch event brought together 42 partners from 16 countries, setting the stage for a collaborative effort aimed [...]
