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How we use knowledge graphs to help restore natural beauty and biodiversity
15 Jan 2026
Researcher
Michał Gontarz
The 2024 DANA floods created an unprecedented restoration challenge across Spain. They submerged the coastal lagoon of Albufera de Valencia under sediments, chemicals, heavy metals, and vast quantities of contaminated waste. The danger is real and very serious for the survivability of the ecosystem, as well as the ability to grow food in this 21000-hectare area. Albufera’s rice fields produce the varieties traditionally used for paella, tying the lagoon directly to how Valencians live and eat. Hence, restoring the lagoon’s health is not just a matter of environmental protection, but is essential to the survival of local communities and cultures, and requires a massive, well-coordinated effort.