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Work packages
Project Structure

Work Packages

NBSWISe is organized into five interconnected work packages, each addressing a critical dimension of advancing nature-based solutions in higher education.

WP1

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
WP2

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
WP3

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
WP4

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
WP5

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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