The UIC is pleased to invite you to the "Railway Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services" webinar, taking place on 6 March 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00 CET.
This event marks the official launch of the ECOV4R (Ecosystem Valuation for Railways) Framework and its first two pilot applications in the UK and Spain.
The framework — the first global methodology for assessing and valuing ecosystem services in railway infrastructure — provides a practical and scalable approach to support more resilient, evidence-based, and nature-positive decision-making across the rail sector.
Event Agenda
| 09:00 – 09:10 |
Welcome and Introduction: The UIC Sustainable Land Use Sector
Thomas Schuh, ÖBB |
| 09:10 – 09:20 |
The Ecosystem Valuation for Railways (ECOV4R) Project
Michael Image, AtkinsRéalis |
| 09:20 – 09:45 |
The ECOV4R Framework: Key steps, Methodologies, and Applications
Ian Dickie and Natalya Kharadi, eftec
Q&A |
| 09:45 – 10:25 |
Pilot Applications of the ECOV4R Framework: UK and Spain Case Studies
Marie-Claire Jalaguier, AtkinsRéalis
Neil Strong, Network Rail
Speaker TBC, ADIF
Q&A |
| 10:25 – 10:35 |
Conclusions, Outlook and Future UIC Activities
Thomas Schuh, ÖBB |
Event moderated by Lorenzo Franzoni, UIC
The ECOV4R Framework and pilot case study reports will be available for download following the webinar. These documents are intended to support infrastructure managers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to apply ecosystem service valuation in real-world railway contexts.
For further information, contact Lorenzo Franzoni at franzoni at uic.org.
