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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

NbS Business CaseInternational Market Analysis

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1. The ThinkNature Platform

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News – Events – Social Media and Networking Hub

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Case Study Hub – Knowledge Repository - Dialogue

11674 Stakeholder members of the Platform

2. Stakeholder Engagement

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Engagement Statistics – Social Media

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Engagement Statistics – Platform and Website

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2. Stakeholder Engagement - Think-and-Do Tanks

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ThinkNature Brainstorming Forums - Enhanced Dialogue

1. Sustainable Urbanization in Cities

2. Restoring Degraded Ecosystems

3. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

4. Risk Management and Resilience

Identification of Barriers and Policy Analysis

3. Capacity Building - Case studies’ portfolio

Total NBS Case Studies: 112

Main Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SCOPE

3. CLASSIFICATION OF NATURE-BASED

SOLUTIONS

4. MULTIPLE AND MULTI-SCALE BENEFITS

5. TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE

6. FINANCING AND BUSINESS MODELS

7. POLICY AND DECISION MAKING

MECHANISMS

8. FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

ANNEX

CASE STUDIES’ PORTFOLIO

The ThinkNature Handbook – Capacity Building

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Webinars

SCIENCE POLICY BUSINESS AUTHORITIES

Deltares

Victor BeumerPeter de Ruiter

Jennifer Senick

Marcus Collier

Ricardo Garcia Mira

University of A Coruña

Josefina Enfedaque

European Commission

Kristyna Pelikanova

European Investment Bank

Zuzana Hudekova

Bratislava Municipaiity

Anna Levonmaa

City of Tampere

Expert Interviews

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ThinkNature Summer School 2019Nature-Based Solutions – From Theory to Practice

2-6 September 2019

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• The game is online and playable at http://game.think-nature.eu/.

Mobile App Game

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4. NBS Business Case

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2-6 September 2019Chania, Greece

A Hands-On Training EventSummer School 2019

Nature-Based Solutions – From Theory to Practice

Register Nowhttps://platform.think-nature.eu

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ThinkNature Summer School Agenda

Venue

AKALI Hotel (www.akali-hotel.gr)

55, Kissamou Str. 73131,

Chania, Greece

2 - 6 September 2019

Monday 2nd September 2019Time allotted Topic Presenter

9.00 - 10.30 NBS INTRODUCTIONNOBATEK / INEF4-Stéphanie Decker

TUC – Nikos Nikolaidis10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 12.30CLASSIFICATION OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS &

MULTIPLE AND MULTISCALE BENEFITS

TUC – Nikos NikolaidisUHEL - Susanna

Lehvävirta12.30 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 15.30TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE – KNOWLEDGE

BASE

FORTH – Nektarios Chrysoulakis and

George SomarakisE2ARC – Sara Van

Rompaey15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 17.30TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE – EMERGING

INNOVATIVE NBS

E2ARC – Sara Van Rompaey

Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl– Dimitra Theohari

Tuesday 3rd September 2019Time allotted Topic Presenter

9.00 - 10.30TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE – METHODOLOGY FOR NBS

DESIGN AND IMPACT EVALUATION FRAMEWORKEUDA – Erik Mink

TUC – Denia Kolokotsa10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 12.30 FINANCING AND BUSINESS MODELSULEEDS – Emmanouil Tylianakis

ICATALIST – Beatriz Mayor Rodriguez

12.30 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 15.30 POLICY AND DECISION MAKING MECHANISMSUrban Agenda - Claudia De

Luca, Univ. of BolognaGIB – Juraj Jurik

15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 17.30 FUTURE PERSPECTIVES - DISCUSSIONFORTH - Nektarios Chrysoulakis

and George Somarakis

Wednesday 4th September 2019Time allotted Topic Presenter9.00 - 12.30 URBAN REGENERATION FIELD TRIP TUC – Municipality of Chania12.30 - 14.00 Lunch Break14.00 - 17.30 ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION FIELD TRIP TUC – Region of Crete17.30 - Summer school dinner

ThinkNature Summer School Agenda

ThinkNature Summer School Agenda

Thursday 5th September 2019

Time allotted Topic PresenterURBAN REGENERATION CASE STUDY

9.00 - 10.30 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS TUC – Denia Kolokotsa and

Katerina Lilli10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 12.30 DESIGN OF NBSTUC – Denia Kolokotsa and

Katerina Lilli12.30 - 14.00 Lunch Break14.00 - 15.30 CO-DESIGN WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS Municipality of Chania15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 17.30FINALISATION OF SOLUTIONS (Impact Evaluation Framework-KPIs, Financial models, Governance)

ALL

ThinkNature Summer School Agenda

Friday 6th September 2019Time allotted Topic Presenter

ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION CASE STUDY

9.00 - 9.30NBS DESIGN PROCEDURE AND CASE STUDY BACKGROUND

INFORMATION - PRESENTATIONTUC - Nikos Nikolaidis

9.30 - 10.30 HYDROLOGY – HANDS ON SWAT MODELLING TUC10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 11.30 HYDRAULIC/ BANK EROSION PRESENTATIONTUC - Sofia Nerantzaki and

Maria Lilli

11.30-12.30HYDRAULIC/ BANK EROSION- HANDS ON HEC-RAS AND BSTEM

MODELLINGTUC

12.30 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 14.30 FOREST ASSESSMENT- PRESENTATIONNatural History Museum –

University of Crete –Manolis Avramakis

14.30 – 15.30 GROUP DISCUSSION ON NBS BENEFITS & CO-BENEFITS Region of Crete - ALL

15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 17.30GROUP RESTORATION DESIGN (Impact Evaluation Framework-

KPIs, Alternative NBS Design)Region of Crete - ALL

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