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Nature-based solutions

Nature-based solutions tackle societal challenges by protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring natural and adjusted ecosystems. These solutions benefit people and nature at the same time.

In the spotlight

Protection, restoration, or management of natural and semi-natural ecosystems are high on the European agenda, with nature-based solutions playing a key role in addressing climate change and enhancing biodiversity. Our experts have hand-picked the most relevant content to get you started on the topic and show you how these solutions can be integrated into sustainable development strategies.

Policy brief

Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation

Explore EU initiatives and ways to mitigate climate change in this policy brief. You'll also discover a selection of good practices with a high degree of replicability in other municipal contexts.
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Fighting water scarcity through water reuse

In this story, you'll explore how the Interreg Europe AQUARES project uses water reuse as a key element to promote resource efficiency in water-scarce areas.
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Climate adaptation: Coastal restoration

Watch the first episode of the climate adaptation webinar series, focusing on coastal restoration. Explore inspiring solutions, good practices, guidance and recommendations.
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Climate adaptation: Wetland restoration

In this webinar recording, you will discover how wetlands can be restored. You'll find inspiring solutions, good practices, guidance and recommendations backed by real-life examples of wetland restoration.
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Planting trees the right way

Tree planting is widely regarded as one of the solutions to climate change and carbon offsetting. Read about the approach in Stockholm.
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Lobzy Park: nature based solutions for river restoration

In this article you can read about how restoration contributes to rivers' natural capacity to retain water and the example of Lobzy Park.
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Policy briefs on nature-based solutions 

Get to know European frameworks and learn from experiences from Interreg Europe projects in our policy briefs on nature-based solutions, showcasing successful case studies and innovative approaches that can be applied to your region for sustainable environmental management.

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Preserving and restoring biodiversity

Explore this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector
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Nature restoration: Forest eco-systems

This policy brief provides an outlook on EU initiatives such as boosting restoration, afforestation and climate adaptation measures. As well as inspiring examples for Interreg Europe projects.
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Rivers and wetlands: drivers of sustainable regional development

Read this policy brief and get an overview of how the current EU policy framework may guide and support local and regional authorities in the implementation of river and wetland restoration measures.
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Stories and editorials on nature-based solutions

Explore Interreg Europe project's good practices in our story and the expert's opinion in our editorials, and gain actionable insights on how these innovative approaches can be implemented to drive nature-based solutions and address key regional challenges.

 

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Floods: Adapting to weather extremes in Europe

Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters in Europe. Action is required at all governance levels to tackle this issue and nature-based solutions are part of the solution.
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From Drained Wetlands to Water Kingdom – the Story of Biosphere Reserve

Discover how the Interreg Europe UrbanLinks 2 Landscape project transformed drained wetlands to water kingdoms near Kristianstad, Sweden.
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The hottest summer: call to action for policymakers

Europe is experiencing increasingly hot summers. It is time to integrate the techniques, technologies and nature-based solutions that are readily available.
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Are you looking to implement nature-based solutions in your region and have a question? 

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Astrid Severin

Nature-based solutions play a key role in climate adaptation and can help regions to better address the challenges of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts. They have proven a cost-effective way to address climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation.

Astrid Severin

Thematic Expert for a Greener Europe

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