Goals

OUR VISION

The NbS Italy Hub envisions a future where Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) are not just implemented, but seamlessly integrated into the fabric of Italian society through a collaborative and multi-faceted approach that brings together the expertise and resources of the research community, the private sector, local administrations, and the population, fostering a quadruple helix model of innovation and implementation. This ensures that NbS solutions are not only effective in addressing environmental challenges but also socially responsible, economically viable, and aligned with the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders, leading to a more resilient, sustainable, and prosperous Italy for generations to come.

HUB’S GOALS

The goal of NBS Italy Hub is to advance scientific knowledge and its practical application to address the challenges of environmental, social and economic sustainability. This can be done by acting as a nerve centre to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange at local, regional and international level, involving different stakeholders from the public and private research sector, enterprises and non-governmental organisations. The aim is to integrate nature-based solutions into everyday practices and governance frameworks, permeating local and national legislation. A great motivation lies in the awareness that NBS are indispensable tools for achieving a just and sustainable social transformation, an urgent need in the face of the escalation of the climate crisis.