Project Goals

Led by Durham University, NATURVATION involves 14 institutions across Europe working in fields as diverse as urban development, innovation studies, geography, ecology, environmental assessment and economics. Our partnership includes city governments, non-governmental organisations and business. We will assess what nature-based solutions can achieve in cities, examine how innovation is taking place, and work with communities and stakeholders to develop the knowledge and tools required to realise the potential of nature-based solutions for meeting urban sustainability goals.

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News, Events and Blog posts

 

Snapshots of nature-based solutions in 18 cities

Findings and insights are now available in 18 snapshots on nature-based solutions from Europe and around the world - learn about the ambitions, stories and lessons.
 

Horizon Scanning for Future Urban Forests

What could our urban forests be like in 2100? What are the emerging issues, challenges and opportunities for urban greening in our cities in 80-100 years?
 

Environmentally and socially just and resilient cities – What can blue and green infrastructure offer?

This stakeholder dialogue will provide an opportunity to share experiences on embedding green and blue infrastructure in urban planning and development. The attendance for the dialogue is free of charge.
 

City-to-City learning

Learning from others: How ecological compensation can be used as a tool to support nature-based solutions and contribute to Malmö's ‘dense and green’ sustainability vision

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