Unveiling the adequacy of existing legislation in protecting urban river ecosystems in the context of One Health
The article examines whether existing international and EU legislation adequately protects urban river ecosystems within the One Health framework, highlighting both achievements an
A Closer Look at the Lieve Canal: Fieldwork for a Healthier Ecosystem
On cool October days in 2025, our team walked, measured, and observed life along the historic Lieve canal in Lievegem (Flanders, Belgium). Stretching quietly through fields and vil
Autumn River Walk in Coimbra strengthens the bond between people and nature
On October 18, the Centre for Marine and Environmental Sciences (MARE) of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC) organized an Autumn River Walk
Remote and in situ environmental surveillance of urban streams to support public health issues
Urban streams are increasingly recognized as critical indicators of environmental health and public well‑being. Yet, they face mounting pressures from pollution, urbanization, an
Patterns of pharmaceutical contamination in streams of European cities across urbanisation gradients: Potential impacts on One Health
A study of the OneAquaHealth consortium, led by Fernanda Rodrigues (University of Coimbra) on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the water at 102 urban streams of OneAquaHealth R
Cultivating Curiosity and Connection: A Day at the River
In May 2025, a group of fifth graders from a local school visited one of Oslo’s river environmental parks as part of their “river adoption” initiative, aimed at promoting car
Citizen Science Workshops with Local Alliances
In June 2025, the University of Oslo organised three Citizen Science Workshops in collaboration with Local Alliances. These workshops aimed to gather testing feedback on the Citize
Citizen Scientists in Ghent Test New App to Protect Urban Streams
Ghent, Belgium – July 2025 As part of the Horizon Europe project OneAquaHealth, researchers from Ghent University invited local citizens to test a new Citizen Science app designe
Dashboards for Smarter Cities: Strengthening Water Security Through Data-Driven Insights
In a world where urban populations are rapidly growing and climate pressures are intensifying, the security of water resources has emerged as a defining challenge. Cities, as hubs