Abstract: Constructed wetlands are treatment systems that intent to mimic natural processes that occur in wetlands in order to promote water treatment. Nowadays they are considered nature-based solutions that provide several ecosystem services, much of them related with climate change mitigation and adaption. They have been applied to different water typologies and as secondary treatment, polishing and even diffuse contamination mitigation. The present study provides a holistic approach of the application and functioning of constructed wetlands applied to a tourism house in rural context, in order to promote and boost a circular resources flow. It will be highlighted the collaborative work between institutions.

Biography: Cristina Calheiros is Environmental Engineer and holds a PhD in Biotechnology. Currently works as Researcher at CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto, Portugal and is Invited Professor at Institute of Science and Environment/University of Saint Joseph, SAR Macao-China and at Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Portugal. She is Board Member at The Portuguese National Association of Green Roof (ANCV) and integrates the international network of COST Action - Implementing nature-based solutions for creating a resourceful circular city (https://circular-city.eu). She belongs to the editorial board of the Circular Economy and Sustainability Journal (Springer).
Her work focuses on the development of nature-based solutions, such constructed and floating wetlands and green roofs, towards sustainability of territories and as tools for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Also dedicates to phytoremediation, treatment and valorization of water and solid waste, education for sustainability, tourism and rural development.