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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, Call H2020-SC5-2016-2017 Greening the economy, under grant agreement No 730338.
Introduction to ThinkNature
ThinkNature Summer School
Chania 2-6/9/2019
Technical
University
Of Crete
Development of a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform and Think tank to promote innovation with
Nature based solutions
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thinknature ObjectiveThe development of a multi-stakeholder communication platform that will support the understanding and the promotion of nature based solutions in local, regional, EU and
International levels.
The ThinkNature Platform will bring together multi-disciplinary scientific expertise, policy, business and society, as well as citizens and it will create a wide interactive society that builds
new knowledge.
Yanweizhou Park in Jinhua City
Nature Based SolutionsLiving solutions inspired and supported by nature that simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help to build resilience
Solutions that bring more nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions
However, the uptake by cities, scientists, managers etc. is lagging
Solutions inspired by NATURE – The Grand EngineerGreen Infrastructure Benefits(Sustainable Cities Collective –
Pinterest image collection)
The Vision of ThinkNATURE
We believe Nature Based Solution• can make a difference in achieving sustainable development• can address societal challenges• can be the catalyst for Urban renewal• can be a new mode of operation for innovative solutions
And our aim is to create a business case that NbS can provide the highest value for society.
Timeline for the evolution of NbS
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ThinkNature Exploitable Results
1. ThinkNature Platform 2. Stakeholder Engagement 3. Capacity Building – The Science Case
4. The Business Case of NbS
Regional stakeholder networksBrainstorming ForumsBarrier landscape and policy analysis
Knowledge Hub• Case study portfolio• NbS Project hub• Knowledge repositoryStakeholder Engagement – Dialogue• Stakeholder network• Dialogue• Taskforces• Surveys
NbS Case Study PortfolioThinkNature handbook on NbSExpert InterviewsThinkNature WebinarsThinkNature Summer SchoolMobile game App