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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.
Event objectives
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.
Speakers
European Commission
Paola Lepori ((DG R&I, Biodiversity & Nature-based Solutions)
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
Susanna Gionfra
Municipality of Palermo
Pietro Alongi (Councillor for Environmental Policies)
Giuseppina Liuzzo (Head of Environmental Policies Area)
Giovanni Lupo
Elenia Drago
Antonio La Barbera
University of Palermo
Manfredi Leone (Vice President of the University Museum System)
Giuseppe Barbera
Valerio Noto
CNR-IBBR (National Research Council - Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources)
Salvatore Pasta
Ministry of the Environment and Economic Development
Laura Pettiti
University of Bologna
Silvana Di Sabatino
University of Florence
Roberto Bologna
University of Padua
Laura Airoldi
Nature Positive Network
Giuseppe Dodaro
EFI (European Forest Institute)
Giuseppe Scarascia Mugnozza
University of Tuscia
Chiara Baldacchini
CNR-IRET (National Research Council - Institute for Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems)
Carlo Calfapietra
Francesca Bretzel
Gregorio Sgrigna
Paolo Sconocchia
Chiara Catalano
AIPIN (Italian Association for Parks and Nature)
Gianluigi Pirrera
European Federation of Green Roof and Green Wall Associations
Maurizio Crasso
Municipality of Genoa
Elena Maranghi
Dario Cavallaro
Po River Basin District Authority
Paola Gallani
Sicily Region
Francesco Picciotto (Service 3 Natural and protected areas, Sicilian Region Environment Department)
Polytechnic University of Milan
Eugenio Morello
City of Turin
Alessandra Aires
Metropolitan City of Milan
Cinzia Davoli
Monte Pellegrino oriented nature reserve
Giovanni Provinzano
Places
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.
Gallery of Modern Art (GAM)
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.
Palermo Botanical Garden
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.
Villa Niscemi
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.
Parco della Favorita and Teatro della Verdura
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.
Event material
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
DOWNLOAD Il ruolo delle imprese per la protezione della biodiversità in Italia
Giuseppe Dodaro, Nature Positive Network
DOWNLOAD The Discourse of Nature in cities and its legitimation by "paralogy"
Giuseppina Liuzzo, Giovanni Lupo, Elenia Drago, Comune di Palermo
DOWNLOAD La piattaforma delle NbS mediterranee del National Biodiversity Future Center
Silvana Di Sabatino, UNIBO
DOWNLOAD Is the Natural Capital of Monte Pellegrino or Monte San Giuliano quantifiable? The case study of the Sacred Woods in Erice.
Gianluigi Pirrera, AIPIN
DOWNLOAD Past, present and future of nature-based solutions
Paola Lepori, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation
DOWNLOAD 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
DOWNLOAD
Credits
Organizing Committee
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)
Hosting Institution
Municipality of Palermo
Organizational Contact
Communication Department NbS Italy Hub
comunicazione@nbsitalyhub.it
Under the Patronage of
University of Palermo
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”
