Work Packages
NBSWISe is organized into five interconnected work packages, each addressing a critical dimension of advancing nature-based solutions in higher education.
Project Management & Coordination
Lead: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Ensures effective coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of all project activities and outputs.
Key Activities
- Overall project coordination and consortium management
- Financial management and reporting to the European Commission
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Internal communication and decision-making processes
- Monitoring project progress and milestone achievement
Expected Outputs
- Project management handbook
- Quality assurance plan
- Progress reports
- Risk management framework
NbS Curriculum Development
Lead: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Develops innovative interdisciplinary educational modules on nature-based solutions for water management and climate adaptation.
Key Activities
- Mapping existing NbS curricula and identifying gaps
- Developing interdisciplinary educational modules
- Integrating field-based and experiential learning approaches
- Creating assessment frameworks for NbS competencies
- Piloting modules across partner institutions
Expected Outputs
- NbS curriculum framework
- Educational modules
- Teaching materials
- Assessment tools
- Pilot evaluation reports
Digital Tools & Innovation
Lead: Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Creates digital platforms and tools for NbS assessment, monitoring, and knowledge sharing.
Key Activities
- Developing digital NbS assessment and monitoring tools
- Creating interactive learning platforms
- Integrating IoT and sensor-based data collection
- Building GIS-based visualization tools
- Developing AI-driven decision support systems
Expected Outputs
- Digital NbS assessment platform
- Interactive learning tools
- Data visualization dashboards
- Technical documentation
Dissemination & Communication
Lead: Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Maximizes the visibility and impact of project results through strategic communication and dissemination activities.
Key Activities
- Developing and implementing the dissemination strategy
- Managing project website and social media presence
- Organizing multiplier events and conferences
- Publishing policy briefs and scientific papers
- Engaging with European NbS networks and platforms
Expected Outputs
- Dissemination strategy
- Policy briefs
- Scientific publications
- Conference proceedings
- Communication materials
Community Engagement & Stakeholders
Lead: University of Ljubljana (UL)
Engages diverse stakeholders and local communities in NbS implementation and co-creation processes.
Key Activities
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy development
- Organizing participatory workshops and co-creation sessions
- Developing citizen science approaches for NbS monitoring
- Building partnerships with local authorities and NGOs
- Creating community engagement toolkits and guidelines
Expected Outputs
- Stakeholder engagement framework
- Community engagement toolkit
- Workshop reports
- Citizen science protocols
- Partnership agreements
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