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Ecology

/04

Will evaluate the effects of urban runoff on the structure and functioning of the receiving ecosystems.

Changes in biodiversity and in the ecological status will be evaluated and impacts at ecosystem level will be assessed by monitoring ecosystem functions.

WP4 aims at: 

  • Assessing the effects of urban runoff on the structure and functioning of the receiving river ecosystems, as well as for associated ecosystem services.
  • Measuring the effects of urban runoff on the emissions of greenhouse gases from urban rivers.
  • Developing indices of functional impairment of urban rivers.
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