Erasmus+ KA220-HED Cooperation Partnership

Nature-Based Solutions for Water Innovation, Sustainability & Ecosystems

Advancing higher education and research in nature-based solutions for hydroclimatic risk management across Europe through interdisciplinary collaboration and digital innovation.

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About the Project

Integrating Nature-Based Solutions into Higher Education

NBSWISe is a Cooperation Partnership funded under the Erasmus+ programme (KA220-HED) that brings together three leading European universities to advance nature-based solutions (NbS) for water management and climate adaptation.

The project addresses the growing need for interdisciplinary education and research capacity in NbS, developing innovative curricula, digital tools, and community engagement strategies.

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Our Mission

Key Objectives

NBSWISe pursues six interconnected objectives to advance nature-based solutions in higher education and practice.

Curriculum Innovation

Develop interdisciplinary educational modules integrating NbS into higher education curricula across Europe.

Digital Innovation

Create digital tools and platforms for NbS assessment, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

Community Engagement

Foster collaboration between academia, practitioners, policymakers, and local communities.

Knowledge Exchange

Facilitate transnational knowledge transfer and best practice sharing across European institutions.

Water Management

Advance nature-based approaches to hydroclimatic risk management including floods and droughts.

Sustainability

Promote ecosystem-based approaches that deliver co-benefits for biodiversity, climate, and society.