General presentation

The central element in NATALIE is the demonstration of nature-based-solutions (NBS) as transformative solutions to address the multiple-hazards, as well as the cascading risks, resulting from climate change.

The demonstration is organised through 8 case studies (CSs). Each case study consists of a Demonstration Site (DS) where NBS will be implemented and sometimes of a follower site where replication potential will be analysed.

Hence, in 4 out of the 8 CS, twinning activities will be organised to ensure that NBS could be replicated during or beyond NATALIE.

In 4 CS there is a twinning between the DS and a Follower Site (FL) where the outcomes from the demonstration site may be replicated either during or beyond NATALIE.

Across Europe, NATALIE will conduct 8 case studies, situated in 5 different biogeographical regions: mediterranean, continental, boreal, macaronesia, atlantic and arctic.

These regions are located in Greece, Romania, Latvia, the Canary Islands, Flanders (Belgium), France, Iceland, and the Veneto region of Italy, as well as 4 follower regions: Romania, the Balearic Islands, Lithuania, and France.

The total of 12 sites (8 DS and 4 FL) share common environmental challenges today or in a near future due to the impact of climate change, such as flooding, drought, forest fire, landslides or algae blooming,