On 12 June 2025, REGILIENCE hosted a joint Open Training Session (OTS) and Citizen Seminar entitled “Nature at Work: Driving NbS for a cooler, water-smart and more resilient Europe.”
As climate impacts intensify across Europe, regions and cities are increasingly looking to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to strengthen their resilience, manage water resources more effectively, and promote long-term sustainability. This session brought together experts and local actors to showcase practical insights and real-world examples of NbS implementation across various European contexts.
Participants explored how NbS can address urgent climate-related challenges such as urban heat, coastal erosion, and water management, while also supporting ecological health and community well-being. The session also encouraged dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and citizens.
The event concluded with a panel discussion moderated by Joanna Makocka, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing in scaling up NbS across Europe.
Presentations included:
Understanding Nature-based Solutions – Tadej Stepišnik Perdih (CARDIMED)
The Nature-Based Solutions URWAN Catalogue: Recognizing the Vital Link between NbS and Water – Giulio Conte (IRIDRA Ltd.)
Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience in València: Insights from the GrowGreen Pilot – Francisca Mª Hipólito Bonet (València Innovation Capital – Ajuntament de València)
Nature-based Solutions for Dune Restoration to Mitigate Coastal Erosion – Carla Garcia-Lozano (University of Girona)
Cooling Athens with Nature-based Solutions: Mapping Vulnerabilities, Assessing Impacts & Optimizing NbS Selection – Nefta Votsi (Institute of Environmental Research and Sustainable Development – National Observatory of Athens)
Panel Discussion – Moderated by Joanna Makocka (REGILIENCE)
The full recording of the session is available here.
