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PROGRAMME 2021-2027
priority
2 Water-smart societies
objective
2.1 Sustainable waters
Project type
Implementation
November 2023 - October 2026

Supported by Nature

The project Supported by Nature unites six Baltic Sea countries in one mission: to increase the understanding of nature-based solutions. Learning sites for local authorities and education- and research institutions are being set up in coastal, wetland, and watercourse areas to showcase best practices.
In the spotlight

Our project is reaching an exciting phase as partners are actively exploring and finalizing locations for the Nature-based Solutions Learning Sites. It’s inspiring to witness these sites beginning to take shape! The transnational learning happening within our teams is proving incredibly valuable, as partners discuss challenges, share innovative solutions, and inspire each other. The energy and collaboration across borders are driving the project forward, making this a truly rewarding journey for everyone involved.

Project summary

The aim of the project is to enhance understanding of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and their contribution to improving environmental conditions in the Baltic Sea. The long-term goal is that this increased knowledge will lead to more frequent and effective use of NBS in planning processes, as well as in land and seascape management. Throughout the project, 17 NBS Learning Sites are being developed, with a focus on:

  • Multifunctional Wetlands
  • Coastal Water Habitats
  • Watercourse Restoration

The project features two key pilots:

  1. Establishing NBS Learning Sites through collaborative, multi-stakeholder approaches (learning by doing).
  2. Increasing understanding of NBS through hands-on activities at Learning Sites (learning by experiencing).

The partnership includes biosphere reserves and universities from across the Baltic Sea Region, as these institutions are dedicated to developing sustainable solutions. They engage a wide range of local stakeholders to enhance sustainability and increase ocean literacy, though they require demonstration areas and opportunities for knowledge generation.

As the end-users of the project’s outcomes, biosphere reserves ensure long-term durability. The development of the NBS Learning Sites involves collaboration with municipal technical staff, university programs focused on landscape approaches, students, NGOs, and interest groups. After a joint evaluation and refinement of the pilots, the project will expand the implementation among partners, showcasing best practices beyond the partnership.

An overview of the project is available as a flyer. This flyer serves as a quick reference for anyone interested in understanding of the project’s mission and its impact on sustainability in the Baltic Sea region.

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Budgets

Supported by Nature
in numbers.
  • 4.47
    Million
    Total
  • 3.58
    Million
    Erdf
  • 0.00
    Million
    Norway

Top news

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Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve Makes Significant Progress on Learning Site
The Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve is making steady progress in developing a new learning site ...

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Fieldwork on Hiiumaa Island: Exploring Areas for Learning Sites
The Estonian University of Life Sciences is conducting fieldwork on Hiiumaa Island, Estonia's ...

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Finding the best place in Kristianstad Vattenrike
The Vattenriket team in Sweden behind the "Supported by Nature" project recently ventured out to ...

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Recreating a Stone Reef in Møn, Denmark: A Collaborative Effort
Our partner, Vordingborg Municipality, is embarking on an exciting journey to restore a stone reef ...

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Workshop at EuroMAB 2024 "Climate for Change" in Wittenberg, Germany
The project have taken part of Euromab 2024 conference "Climate for change" in Wittenberg, Germany. ...

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Our Journey Begins - Supported by Nature in Ronneby
We are excited to share that we had a successful kick-off meeting for Supported by Nature. This ...
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39 Benefitting organisations 1 Solution(s) in preparation 1 Solution(s) plannedfor use / upscale 2 Pilotactivities 12 Organisationsin the project

Supported by Nature
in numbers.

  • 56.213889415.2729187
  • 60.451753122.2670522
  • 58.380120726.72245
  • 54.6619717.2153
  • 54.353354213.475330464096267
  • 55.0113711.907682
  • 55.605293113.0001566
  • 56.029377814.1566859
  • 60.288597816.8923476

Project partners

Lead partnerMunicipality of Ronneby
  • Town
    Ronneby
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Blekinge län
Total partner budget
905,240.80
Turku University of Applied Sciences
  • Town
    Turku
  • Region
  • Country
    Finland
  • Region
    Varsinais-Suomi
Total partner budget
431,190.40
Estonian University of Life Sciences
  • Town
    Tartu
  • Region
  • Country
    Estonia
  • Region
    Lõuna-Eesti
Total partner budget
378,644.80
Slowinski National Park
  • Town
    Smołdzino
  • Region
  • Country
    Poland
  • Region
    SÅ‚upski
Total partner budget
299,866.00
Administraton of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve
  • Town
    Putbus
  • Region
  • Country
    Germany
  • Region
    Vorpommern-Rügen
Total partner budget
698,484.00
Vordingborg Municipality
  • Town
    Vordingborg
  • Region
  • Country
    Denmark
  • Region
    Vest- og Sydsjælland
Total partner budget
899,316.60
Marine Education Center in Malmö
  • Town
    Malmö
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Skåne län
Total partner budget
142,485.80
Kristianstads Municipality
  • Town
    Kristianstad
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Skåne län
Total partner budget
312,878.24
Nedre Dalälven Association
  • Town
    Gysinge
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Gävleborgs län
Total partner budget
403,083.72

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Events

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    26-27
    September
    Nordic Nature-Based Solutions
    Project: Supported by Nature
    Physical Meeting
    26. - 27. September 2024
    00:00 - 23:59 (BST)
    03-07
    June
    EuroMAB 2024 Climate for Change – UNESCO Biosphere Reserves for Sustainable Futures
    Project: Supported by Nature
    Physical Meeting
    03. - 07. June 2024
    00:00 - 23:59 (BST)
    14-15
    March
    The Swedish UNESCO Council's national conference 2024
    Project: Supported by Nature
    Physical Meeting
    14. - 15. March 2024

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