{"id":55937,"date":"2024-11-14T10:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T09:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/?post_type=project&#038;p=55937"},"modified":"2025-03-03T09:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:49:21","slug":"2728732","status":"ACTIVE","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/en\/project\/2728732\/","title":{"rendered":"NatureScape &#8211; Pioneering Urban Sustainability through Nature-Based Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NatureScape project, in an ambitious initiative led by NILU aimed at transforming urban environments into sustainable and resilient spaces through the strategic integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). Funded by national and European research grants under the European Biodiversity Partnership, NatureScape has secured a total budget of \u20ac2 million for its operations spanning from 2025 to 2028.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NatureScape&#8217;s Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NatureScape seeks to address the critical post-implementation phases of NBS, enhancing not only biodiversity and climate resilience but also the health and well-being of urban populations. With a focus on creating dynamic urban spaces that respond to environmental challenges, the project underscores NILU\u2019s commitment to leading edge research and development in environmental sciences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The primary goals of NatureScape include developing robust indicators for assessing the functionality and impact of NBS, and establishing NBS Transformation Labs (T-Labs) in key cities across Europe. These labs will serve as hubs of innovation and community engagement, fostering the co-development of sustainable urban solutions. The project will also delve into analyzing the synergies and trade-offs associated with NBS, drawing lessons to refine future strategies and creating comprehensive tools and guidelines for urban planners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>European Cities as Living Labs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Demonstrating its strategies across seven diverse cities including Oslo, Dublin, Riga, Milan, Lisbon, Lublin, and Saint-Gallen, NatureScape aims to showcase the adaptability and effectiveness of NBS in various urban settings. Each city was selected for its unique characteristics, providing a rich ground for testing and optimizing NBS approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innovative Approaches and Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project will employ a mix of cutting-edge methodologies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community Engagement: Utilizing citizen science and geo-based platforms to ensure inclusive stakeholder involvement.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Governance Models: To enhance stewardship of urban NBS.<\/li>\n<li>Impact Assessment Frameworks: Sophisticated tools to enhance NBS synergies and minimize trade-offs.<\/li>\n<li>Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD): For visualizing and analyzing the complex dynamics within NBS ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>Challenge-Based Methodologies: To foster adaptive urban planning and policy development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A Strong Consortium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the coordination of NILU, NatureScape brings together a consortium of esteemed institutions including the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, University College Dublin, Politecnico di Milano, Lisboa E-Nova, Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie, and Nodibinajums Baltic Studies Centre. This diverse team ensures a robust multidisciplinary approach to tackling urban environmental issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-55937","project","type-project","status-publish","hentry","projects_funding-other-en","projects_institution-7460-en"],"acf":[],"start_date":"01\/01\/2025","end_date":"31\/12\/2028","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/55937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilu.gnist.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}