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Research in natural wetlands as well as constructed wetlands has increased exponentially in the past years, since wet ecosystems can serve as nature-based solutions against the threats posed by climate change. Sequestration of those nutrients in the wetland vegetation can protect surface waters and discharge to the river from nutrient pollution. Preface: Wetland ecosystems - functions and use in a changing climate Guest editors: Franziska Eller, Hans Brix, Brian K. Sorrell & Carlos A. Arias / Wetland ecosystems: functions and use in a changing climate Wetlands, both natural and constructed, provide a wide range of ecological benefits and ecosystem services that include water quality improvement, climate regulation, nutrient processing, carbon sequestration, as well as recreation and habitat improvement. [Extracted from the article]