Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy
Project Proposal
Seeking project coordinator & partners: Scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards nature positive & climate-resilient economy
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KNEIA is seeking a project coordinator and partners to participate in the NATUREX project to enable the mainstreaming and scaling-up of evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) by co-designing and demonstrating large-scale, ecologically coherent NbS interventions and generating robust scientific, socio-economic and policy-relevant evidence that supports their long-term viability, risk-aware implementation and systematic integration into decision-making frameworks for a nature-positive and climate-resilient economy.
TOPIC: “HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04-two-stage: Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy” indicates: “Proposals should thrive to equip policymakers and practitioners with robust evidence, knowledge and practice on NbS. When implemented at scale, and following a credible design and implementation approach thriving for ecosystem integrity and connectivity, NbS can deliver significant benefits and reduced costs. (…). Proposals should: 1. co-design, develop and implement large scale pilots and/or interconnected NbS, following a land/sea-scape approach to ensure positive measurable outcomes and addressing multiple challenges, prioritising climate adaptation and mitigation, water resilience, and creating new economic opportunities, while addressing biodiversity loss. Where relevant, links should also be made to opportunities for disaster risk and air pollution reduction; 2. advance methods to assess the long-term viability of NbS, ensuring that the knowledge gained is integrated into policy, infrastructure, and spatial planning while respecting socio-economic and ecological thresholds; (…)”
The outcomes of the project will contribute to the mainstreaming and scaling-up of evidence-based NbS, providing robust scientific, socio-economic and policy-relevant evidence that supports climate-resilient, nature-positive and economically sustainable strategies, enhances biodiversity and ecosystem connectivity, mitigates risks and unintended consequences, and enables their systematic integration into EU and global policy, planning, and investment frameworks.
If you are interested, please contact the manager in charge of proposals Ciro Avolio ([email protected])