Removing river barriers: May

AI justification

Europe's 11% increase in river barrier removals advances ecological restoration and climate resilience. | Removing obsolete river barriers is a net positive action that directly advances SDGs 6 (Clean Water), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land) by restoring aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity. The 11% increase in removals across 21 European countries demonstrates measurable progress in ecological restoration.