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NBSINFRA project meeting in Cologne: exploring nature-based solutions for flood and heat resilience
From 14 to 16 October 2025, the NBSINFRA consortium gathered in Cologne (Germany) for a three-day meeting hosted by the local partners. On the first day, partners shared project updates and achievements during the review meeting, providing an overview of the progress made over the past months and setting the path for the next project […]
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NBSINFRA among the winners of the BPREPARED Hackathon Finals in Budapest
From 17 to 21 September, the BPREPARED Hackathon Finals took place in Budapest, bringing together researchers, practitioners and innovators to co-create solutions that strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. The NBSINFRA project was selected among the finalists and competed in two categories: Disastropedia Challenge – contributing a dedicated page to expand knowledge and resources on disaster […]
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NBSINFRA showcased at the Security Research Event 2025 in Warsaw
On 24-25 June 2025, the NBSINFRA project was represented at the Security Research Event (SRE) in Warsaw, held at EXPO XXI. Three project partners took part as exhibitors, presenting how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can contribute to addressing main security challenges affecting critical infrastructure. The SRE is the EU’s leading forum for discussion and collaboration on […]
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NBSinfra at the European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) Conference
Fraunhofer, one of NBSinfra project partners, presented two papers featuring project-related content at the ESREL 2025 Conference on risk, safety and reliability engineering, held in Stavanger, Norway. The papers illustrate how the NBSinfra methodology can support the assessment of infrastructure systems and their potential for integrating nature-based solutions: Resilience Quantification for Critical Infrastructure in Urban […]
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NbSAPI Launches to Standardize Data Sharing for Nature-Based Solutions
NbSAPI (Nature-based Solutions API) proudly announces the launch of its open API specification, designed to enable interoperability among tools that facilitate nature-based solutions (NbS) for both built and natural environments. By standardizing data-sharing mechanisms, NbSAPI aims to foster collaboration and innovation in addressing environmental challenges such as flood mitigation, drought resilience, urban heat reduction, and groundwater management.
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The NBSINFRA City Lab Booklets: Local Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities
Through five City Labs, the NBSINFRA project explores how tailored, nature-based strategies can help cities face environmental challenges, restore ecosystems, and protect essential infrastructure and services
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The NBS Storytelling Toolkit
The NBS Storytelling Toolkit is a free, interactive resource created by The Nature of Cities in collaboration with NBS EduWORLD. It is specifically designed for educators, youth leaders, scientists, and community organizers, empowering them to effectively use storytelling to make Nature-based Solutions more accessible, engaging, and inspiring. The comics address global issues such as climate […]
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Back to nature: restoring ecosystems to shield cities from climate threats
As climate threats grow, cities are turning to Nature-based Solutions to safeguard urban life. By restoring natural ecosystems, they enhance resilience while reconnecting people with nature.
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NBSINFRA Steering Committee Meeting: Strategic Planning and Policy Insights in Brussels
NBSINFRA partners reunited in Brussels to discuss project developments and policy insights, followed by strategic planning for the months ahead.
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Community Co-Creation Workshop in Swords, Fingal, one of the NBSINFRA City Labs
Over the past two weekends, a community co-creation workshop was held in Swords, Fingal, bringing together participants to explore innovative approaches to urban planning. Using the Geodesign framework in combination with Deliberative Democracy methods, the workshop aimed to incorporate diverse perspectives and collaboratively develop a sustainable, climate-resilient strategy to address pressing urban challenges.
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Disaster Research Days 2024 in Vienna (8-10 October)
NBSINFRA partner Amirmahdi Zarghami from Universidade do Minho was one of the panelists at the Disaster Research Days 2024 in Vienna (8-10 October) representing NBSINFRA. Among the event's highlights was the panel discussion on “Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure through Disaster Research,” which emphasized the role of innovative solutions in building safer, more resilient communities.
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Shaping the Future of Urban Environments: Highlights from NBSINFRA’s Prague City Lab Visit
A detailed overview of NBSINFRA’s General Assembly in Prague: advancing resilient urban environments through innovative strategies and successful implementations.
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