FLOODTRAIN – From knowledge to action:

empowerment and training of floodplain restoration managers

What is FLOODTRAIN?

Floodplains play a key role in flood protection, biodiversity and climate resilience. Yet many are degradedand restoration is often complex. Success depends not only on knowledge, but on the ability to apply it under real conditions.

FLOODTRAIN is a European project that develops a certified training programme for professionals working in floodplain restoration. It connects research, policy and practice to support large-scale ecosystem recovery.

What FLOODTRAIN offers

FLOODTRAIN brings together scientific knowledge, practical experience and stakeholder input. This is translated into a structured training programme that supports professionals in planning and implementing floodplain restoration. The project combines real case studies, practical tools and applied methods. It is designed to support decision-making in complex restoration contexts and to strengthen professional capacity across Europe.

FLOODTRAIN NEWS

FLOODTRAIN Learning Modules

We are currently developing the FLOODTRAIN Learning Modules. The first one will be online in the MERLIN Academy in April 2027.

We are planning the following Modules:

  • Module 1: Floodplain Ecology and Biodiversity
  • Module 2: Policy and Legislation
  • Module 3: Floodplains in Europe
  • Module 4: Floodplain Ecosystem Services and their Quantification
  • Module 5: Restoring Floodplains
  • Module 6: Effect Analysis
  • Module 7: Prioritisation
  • Module 8: Floodplain Restoration Partnerships and Financing

More details to come soon.