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The First Annual Meeting of the NbS Italy Hub was a significant opportunity for dialogue and growth for all stakeholders involved in Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The event provided a space for reflection on the progress made and the challenges ahead, aiming to strengthen the network of collaborations at both national and international levels. Below this introduction, you will find various sections dedicated to the event, including posters of Horizon projects, locations, objectives, the program, the gallery, and participants. By clicking on each section, you can explore every aspect of the meeting in greater detail. The First Annual Meeting of the NbS Italy Hub represented an important opportunity for discussion and growth for all the actors involved in nature-based solutions (NbS). The event offered a space for reflection on the progress made and future challenges, aiming to consolidate the network of collaborations at a national and international level. European Commission IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Municipality of Palermo University of Palermo CNR-IBBR (National Research Council - Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources) Ministry of the Environment and Economic Development University of Bologna University of Florence University of Padua Nature Positive Network EFI (European Forest Institute) University of Tuscia CNR-IRET (National Research Council - Institute for Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems) AIPIN (Italian Association for Parks and Nature) European Federation of Green Roof and Green Wall Associations Municipality of Genoa Po River Basin District Authority Sicily Region Polytechnic University of Milan City of Turin Metropolitan City of Milan Monte Pellegrino oriented nature reserve The event took place in places of great cultural and natural value in Palermo, offering an immersive experience in the themes of sustainability, biodiversity and urban regeneration. The Gallery of Modern Art in Palermo hosted the Meeting of the NbS Italy Hub partners, with the Conference Room welcoming institutional greetings and the first discussions on NbS themes. Located in the heart of the city, the GAM is a perfect example of how art and culture can come together to reflect on issues of environmental and social relevance. With its elegant architecture and works of art decorating the spaces, it has created a stimulating atmosphere for discussion and discussion. The Botanical Garden of Palermo hosted the second day of the event, in an emblematic place where nature and science meet to promote knowledge and protection of biodiversity. Located a few steps from the historic center, this botanical garden offers a vast collection of rare plants and represents a perfect example of how the city can integrate with nature. The Lanza Room, located inside the Botanical Garden, hosted in-depth sessions and round tables on the topics of NbS policies, sustainable practices and training in the environmental field. On November 21st, the Urban Excursion began at Villa Niscemi, one of the most important historic residences in Palermo. The surrounding park, known as Parco della Favorita, is a site of great ecological and landscape value, and provided the ideal context for exploring nature-based solutions. Here, participants were able to closely explore the biodiversity and regeneration potential of the urban landscape, with particular focus on urban nature projects and conservation practices. The Favorita Park, with its large green space and variety of flora and fauna, represented the heart of the day of exploration. During the inspection, participants had the opportunity to observe and discuss ecological regeneration initiatives, while the Teatro della Verdura, with its particular outdoor location, offered an evocative setting for discussions on the connection between nature and culture. This section contains the resources and presentations shared during the event on November 20th. The presentations offer insights into the topics covered and the contributions of the speakers, providing useful material for a detailed analysis of nature-based solutions (NbS) and environmental policies. Terminology and NbS: towards the definition of the European standard Francesca Bretzel, CNR IRET Il ruolo delle imprese per la protezione della biodiversità in Italia Giuseppe Dodaro, Nature Positive Network The Discourse of Nature in cities and its legitimation by "paralogy" Giuseppina Liuzzo, Giovanni Lupo, Elenia Drago, Comune di Palermo La piattaforma delle NbS mediterranee del National Biodiversity Future Center Silvana Di Sabatino, UNIBO Is the Natural Capital of Monte Pellegrino or Monte San Giuliano quantifiable? The case study of the Sacred Woods in Erice. Gianluigi Pirrera, AIPIN Past, present and future of nature-based solutions Paola Lepori, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation The Italian Hub for Nature-based Solutions Coordination Team Chiara Baldacchini, Università della Tuscia | Chiara Catalano, Gregorio Sgrigna, Paolo Sconocchia, Carlo Calfapietra, Istituto di Ricerca sugli Ecosistemi Terrestri, CNR Organizing Committee Hosting Institution Organizational Contact Under the Patronage of Project funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU – National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) – Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.4 – Notice No. 3138 of December 16, 2021, amended by D.D. No. 3175 of December 18, 2021, of the Ministry of University and Research; Award Number: Project Code CN_00000033, Director’s Decree MUR No. 1034 of June 17, 2022, granting the funding, CUP B83C22002930006, project title “National Biodiversity Future Center – NBFC”
Event objectives
Speakers
Paola Lepori ((DG R&I, Biodiversity & Nature-based Solutions)
Susanna Gionfra
Pietro Alongi (Councillor for Environmental Policies)
Giuseppina Liuzzo (Head of Environmental Policies Area)
Giovanni Lupo
Elenia Drago
Antonio La Barbera
Manfredi Leone (Vice President of the University Museum System)
Giuseppe Barbera
Valerio Noto
Salvatore Pasta
Laura Pettiti
Silvana Di Sabatino
Roberto Bologna
Laura Airoldi
Giuseppe Dodaro
Giuseppe Scarascia Mugnozza
Chiara Baldacchini
Carlo Calfapietra
Francesca Bretzel
Gregorio Sgrigna
Paolo Sconocchia
Chiara Catalano
Gianluigi Pirrera
Maurizio Crasso
Elena Maranghi
Dario Cavallaro
Paola Gallani
Francesco Picciotto (Service 3 Natural and protected areas, Sicilian Region Environment Department)
Eugenio Morello
Alessandra Aires
Cinzia Davoli
Giovanni ProvinzanoPlaces
Gallery of Modern Art (GAM)
Palermo Botanical Garden
Villa Niscemi
Parco della Favorita and Teatro della Verdura
Event material
Credits
Carlo Calfapietra (CNR-IRET)
Chiara Baldacchini (University of Tuscia)
Chiara Catalano (CNR-IRET)
Alice Collura (Itro Team srl)
Elenia Drago (Municipality of Palermo)
Giuseppina Liuzzo (Municipality of Palermo)
Gregorio Sgrigna (CNR-IRET)
Valentina Verduchi (CNR-IRET)
Paolo Sconocchia (CNR-IRET)
Municipality of Palermo
Communication Department NbS Italy Hub
comunicazione@nbsitalyhub.it
University of Palermo
