From monitoring to management decisions – positive examples of water-related biodiversity monitoring in cities

February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- February 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Online event

This webinar is designed for urban planners, water management professionals, policymakers, researchers, NGOs, and anyone passionate about sustainable cities. We’ll bring perspectives from across Europe on how cities are addressing water biodiversity and management challenges, from adapting to scarcity to restoring natural waterways.

Join us for an inspiring webinar on how biodiversity monitoring drives smarter water management in European cities. Hear from our guest speakers—Marc Montlleó (Barcelona Regional), Henrik Kettunen (City of Helsinki) and Max Verweg (University of Amsterdam)—as they discuss monitoring water-related biodiversity and its impact across European urban environments. Together, we will explore how data can influence policy and why investing in water biodiversity is essential for building resilient cities.

Schedule

Welcome

15:00-15:10

Water-Related Monitoring and Biodiversity Solutions in the City of Barcelona

15:10-15:25

- Marc Montlleó, Director of Environmental Projects, Barcelona Regional.

Monitoring and Restoration of Urban Trout Brooks in Helsinki

15:25-15:40

- Henrik Kettunen, Project Manager, Urban Environment Division, City of Helsinki

Integrating Biodiversity into Quay Maintenance in the City of Amsterdam

15:40-15:55

- Max Verweg, Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam

Q&A

16:00-16:15

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