European Regional Centre for Ecohydrology of Polish Academy of Sciences

European Regional Centre for Ecohydrology of Polish Academy of Sciences (ERCE PAN) in Łódź has been conducting research in the field of ecohydrology for many years. It focuses in particular on ecological biotechnologies and nature-based solutions. The Center’s clearly defined profile is in line with the UN’s priorities for sustainable development and water management.

Areas
ecology, ecohydrology, biology, environmental engineering

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Construction of a hybrid sedimentation and biofiltration system to increase the efficiency of a small wastewater treatment plant in Rozprza

The ERCE team conducts numerous national and international research projects. Among them, two were awarded the Best LIFE+ in 2018 prize by the European Commission for the project “Ecotones for reducing diffuse pollution” (EKOROB) and the Best of the Best LIFE+ 2018 award for the project “Ecohydrologic rehabilitation of recreational reservoirs ‘Arturówek’ Łódź as a model approach to rehabilitation of urban reservoirs”.

Over the last twenty years, ERCE’s international cooperation has focused on contacts with other UNESCO Centers, including those in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Ethiopia. In 2019, the African Regional Center for Ecohydrology was established under the auspices of UNESCO in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), which was set up thanks to cooperation with ERCE PAN as part of the five-year Polish Aid program. The unit has also trained staff for other Ecohydrology Centers around the world (Portugal, Indonesia, China).