Impact
International panels and contributions to policies and regulations.
International panels where I serve as an expert, and policy documents and regulations I have co-authored or led. These are signals of the reach of my work beyond scientific publication.
Panels & committees
International expertise
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2025
Expert of the European Commission
European Commission – Horizon Europe
Evaluation of Resilient Water Strategy projects funded under Horizon Europe, producing reports on restoring the water cycle, building a water-smart economy, and ensuring clean and affordable water for all.
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2025
Expert of DIMFE
Donors Initiative of Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems
Evaluation of GEOTA project on Flowing Rivers based in Portugal according to International Standards.
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2023
Water Restoration Commitment Lead
UN Water Conference
Responsible for the launch and implementation of the Water Restoration Commitment at the UN Water Conference in New York.
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2018
IPBES Expert
Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Expert for the Assessment on "Land Degradation and Restoration". Regional Assessment Lead author for freshwater issues, including transboundary. Contributed to Global Assessment.
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2016–Present
Coordinator of Restoration, Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity
China Europe Water Platform (CEWP)
Responsible for facilitating cooperation between Europe and China with direct contact with the European Commission (DG ENV) and Chinese/European partners.
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Member of the Scientific Committee
Ramsar Convention
Appointment from Portugal to the Scientific Committee of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Contributions
Policy documents and regulations
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2023
Paul da Goucha Nature Reserve Regulation
Development of the regulation of Paul da Goucha Nature Reserve, published in the Portuguese Republic Diary (Diário da República n.º 122/2023).
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2023
Water Restoration Commitment – UN Water Conference
Launched the Water Restoration Commitment at the UN Water Conference in New York. Objectives include promoting standards-based ecological restoration for inland and coastal waters, creating a common legal definition of ecological restoration, and strengthening links between policy, research and practice.
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2022
Paul da Goucha Nature Reserve – Descriptive Memory
Development of the descriptive memory that led to the creation of Paul da Goucha Nature Reserve.
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2021
Policy Report – River Restoration Practices in China and Europe
Policy Report for River Restoration practices in China and Europe of the China Europe Water Platform.
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2021
Alignment of EU-China Funding Schemes – Summary for Policy Makers
Alignment of EU-China Funding Schemes and Opportunities in the Water Sector – Summary for policy makers.