Infrastructure &
Nature

ThinkNature

Development of a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform – a think tank to promote innovation with nature-based solutions (NBS)
Time Period

December 2016 to November 2019

Location

Europe

Partners

Technical University of Crete, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation, ISOCARP, E2ARC, Book on a Tree, KRITI, BiodivERsA, OPPLA, University of Helsinki, University of Leeds, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), CNR, ISAC, ECTP, CSTB, West England Nature Partnership, European Dredging Association

Funded by

The ThinkNature project is part of Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and has received funding under grant agreement No 730338.

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Aim

Promoting the Uptake of Nature-based Solutions in Europe

Development of a platform to promote understanding and greater uptake of Nature-Based Solutions in Europe.

The sole responsibility for the content of this website lies with GIB and the project and in no way reflects the views of the European Union or European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor CINEA can be held responsible for them.
Challenge

Environmental and Climate Pressures on Communities

Challenge

Air and soil pollution, increasing flooding events, heat stress, vulnerable human communities to climate change and loss of biodiversity.

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Solution

Nature-based Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Communities

Deployment of Nature-Based Solutions that provide social, environmental and economic benefits to create more healthy, resilient and inclusive communities.

Resources

Our knowledge, tools, and strategies for impact

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