The current deliverable aims to review and compiles best practices that can be used in therehabilitation or restoration of urban freshwater lotic ecosystems (i.e., rivers and streams). Thesemeasures ultimately aim their return to a good health, i.e., to good ecological conditions, which are aprotective measure safeguarding the One Health in cities. It provides a brief diagnosis of the mainpressures affecting urban streams and rivers and presents a structured set of measures addressingtheir morphological, hydrological, chemical, ecological, and social dimensions.Special emphasis is placed on techniques that prioritise the reestablishment of natural ecosystemstructure and processes, and the ecosystem resilience, promoting long-term sustainability andecological integrity. The catalogue integrates a hierarchical approach to guide the selection ofmeasures, from essential actions such as pollution control and riparian vegetation restoration tostructural interventions, social measures, and complementary strategies adapted to the constraints ofurban environments. Each measure includes its objectives, application scenarios, ecological benefits,limitations, and contribution to ecosystem services and human well-being.To bridge theory and practice, the deliverable compiles real case studies from different citiesworldwide, illustrating practical implementation, challenges, and lessons learned. A dedicated sectionhighlights common limitations in urban settings and provides guidance for context-specific application.The catalogue also links rehabilitation measures to ecosystem services and human health, reinforcingtheir importance within a One Health framework.
Dias et al. (Mon,) studied this question.