Explore our research You can take a look at our projects, tools, initiatives and research groups All Projects and initiatives Research Groups Tools and guidebooks Advanced filters Thematic areas - Any -Biodiversity-Species distribution and phenology-Behavior, ecology and evolution-Population and community dynamics-Ecological networks and species interactions-Evolutionary ecologyEcosystem Functioning-Soil function and restoration-Stores and flows of water, carbon, and nutrients-Atmosphere-biosphere interactions-Functional biogeography-Chemical ecology, ecotoxicology, metagenomics, and metabolomicsGlobal Change-Climate change-Land use change and landscape dynamics-Fires-Biological invasions-Integrative and adaptive management of water and the territory-Urbanization and biodiversityEarth Observation-Long term ecosystem monitoring-GIS and remote sensing methodologies and applications-Regional and global environmental information services-Geospatial products and international standards Transversal topics Regenerative AgricultureForestsCitizen scienceMediterranean BasinBig data and data qualityEcosystem servicesNature-Based Solutions Led by Participants Financing - Any -European Union ProjectsNational projectsSubnational projectsInterreg projectsProjects Life +ERC fellowshipsFellowship Marie CurieContracts and agreementsOthers Year of start - Any -20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 - Any - CREAF leadership External leadership - Any - Active Inactive Participants: Mercedes Ibáñez Raffaele (31403) Clear all Project / Initiative Projects Life + Active NewLIFE4Bioislands Establishing New Biodiversity Islands in Degraded Land to Reverse Native Pollinator Decline, Improve Habitat Connectivity and Restore with Resilience Research group Active PROTECSOLS Consolidated Research Group on Soil Protection